601 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232

The 43-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building at 601 40th Street in Sunset Park, built in 1928 and currently owned by Stamatos Mamounas, has experienced several noteworthy issues in recent years. Most recently, in February 2024, there was a reported rat sighting, though this was investigated by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and resulted in no violations being found. The building has a documented history of pest-related issues, particularly in late 2020 when multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions and pests were filed, with several appearing as duplicates of a building-wide condition.

These were followed by a January 2021 investigation that revealed multiple maintenance issues in Apartment B8, including violations for pests (roaches and mice), broken window guards, and various appliance and structural problems, though these violations were subsequently resolved. Other significant maintenance history includes a water leak issue that was documented and closed in January 2021, as well as a door/window frame problem reported in 2021. The building's management has generally demonstrated compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with the most recent filings (2022-2024) indicating zero infested or re-infested units.

A Department of Buildings violation from 2019 regarding failure to file an energy benchmarking report was dismissed. Regular rodent inspections have been conducted, with the most recent in March 2024 resulting in a passing score, though there was a failed inspection in 2012 for unspecified reasons. The building's maintenance history also shows periodic safety and maintenance inspections, with the majority of reported issues being resolved after appropriate corrections were made.