673 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232

673 40th Street is a 3-story, 6-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1935 in Sunset Park. The property, owned by Samuel Brach, has experienced recurring plumbing issues, with the most recent emergency regarding a steam pipe/riser complaint in April 2025, following a water supply issue in July 2023. The building has three open violations as of 2025: one from 2023 requiring paint maintenance of balconies and fire escape, another concerning the posting of gas leak procedures and information about the housing guide in multiple languages, and an electrical safety concern involving exposed wiring in apartment 1F.

A series of concerning conditions were documented in 2018, including mold, pest infestations, and multiple housing code violations in apartment 1F, as well as issues with garbage/recycling storage. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of housing code violations requiring attention to safety and maintenance standards. Recent inspections indicate correct filing of bedbug reports, with no infestations reported since 2020.

While there have been multiple complaints about illegal conversions and construction work in 2018-2019, inspectors were often unable to gain access or found no violations warranting further action. A significant ECB violation related to unpermitted work in 2018 resulted in a $1,600 penalty, though this was resolved. The most recent bedbug reports for 2023-2024 show no units affected, suggesting effective pest management practices. The building's overall violation history suggests ongoing challenges with maintenance and compliance, particularly regarding timely repairs and routine safety requirements, though recent years show fewer emergency complaints compared to 2018-2019.