857 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232
The 6-unit, 3-story tenement building at 857 40th Street in Borough Park, built in 1931, has experienced several notable maintenance issues over recent years, with the most pressing concerns being related to sanitation and safety. In 2024, the building faced unsanitary conditions regarding garbage/recycling storage, though no violations were ultimately issued. The property has had recurring rodent-related complaints, with the most recent inspection in August 2024 showing compliance, following an earlier April 2024 initial inspection that noted rat activity.
A pattern of infrastructure maintenance issues is evident, particularly in 2022, when multiple violations were issued including water leaks, wall damage requiring paint/plaster repair, and pest-related problems. The building's safety systems have also required attention, with violations noted in 2023 regarding defective self-closing doors in common areas and in apartment 2R. The property appears to be in ongoing need of attention to various maintenance requirements, as indicated by multiple active violations regarding the failure to file annual external low-pressure inspections between 2018-2024.
Previous violations from 2019 included issues with the fire escape, and in 2022, the apartment 1F had multiple violations including carbon monoxide detector problems, pest infestation, and various repair needs in both kitchen and bathroom areas. Despite these ongoing challenges, the building has maintained a clean bedbug reporting history from 2019 to present, with no reported infestations or instances of re-infestation. Recent rodent control measures seem to be showing improvement, with the most recent inspection passing, though there have been multiple rodent-related complaints and inspection attempts over the years. The building's ownership, under Joseph Perlman, has had several violations and complaints spanning various categories, suggesting a pattern of reactive rather than proactive maintenance responses.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 6 |
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Year built | 1931 |
Total area | 4446 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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