875 39th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232

The 6-unit, 3-story tenement at 875 39th Street in Borough Park, built in 1925 and currently owned by Glenn Sorensen, has experienced numerous maintenance issues in recent years, with the most concerning being a pattern of pest control problems and water-related incidents. Between March 2024 and March 2025, multiple complaints were filed regarding ceiling conditions requiring repairs, including one in March 2025 categorized as an "unsanitary condition" related to pests. The building has faced recurring heating system challenges, with three separate heat/hot water complaints recorded in November 2023, though tenants reported restoration of services upon inspection.

Notably, there are several active violations from December 2024 inspections, particularly concerning Apartment 3, including issues with paint conditions, carbon monoxide and smoke detector functionality, and an apparent pest infestation. The property also has outstanding Department of Buildings violations from 2023 related to failure to file required external low-pressure inspections. More serious concerns have emerged regarding building safety and maintenance standards.

In late 2024, multiple safety-related complaints were filed, including issues with fire escapes and broken window guards. The building's management has faced scrutiny for obstructing public corridors with household items and construction materials, as noted in a December 2023 Department of Buildings Environmental Control Board violation. While there have been no documented bedbug infestations in recent years (2022-2024), historical rodent activity was recorded in 2015-2016. The property has also experienced challenges with apartment access for inspections, particularly regarding complaints from November 2024 about a broken window guard and water leak, where inspectors were unable to gain entry during their initial visit.