865 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232

The three-story, six-unit New Law Tenement at 865 40th Street in Borough Park, owned by Leonardo Ragusa and constructed in 1931, has been subject to several regulatory requirements and inspections over recent years. The building has consistently demonstrated compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with all five annual reports submitted between 2019 and 2024 showing zero instances of infestation, eradication, or re-infestation.

However, the property has experienced some administrative issues, particularly regarding bedbug reporting compliance in 2021-2024, as evidenced by four separate Housing Maintenance Code violations issued between 2021 and 2024 for failure to file annual bedbug reports, though these violations were later closed. More recently, there are active concerns regarding the building's external low pressure system maintenance, with a violation issued in April 2023 for failure to file the 2022 inspection report.

The Department of Buildings has conducted compliance inspections under Local Law 188/17 in July 2024 and January 2024, with no violations recorded in the January inspection, while the July inspection's results remain pending. It's worth noting that while there have been multiple violations and inspection requirements, the building maintains a clear track record regarding bedbug infestations, with all reports confirming no affected units. The property has undergone regular compliance checks and inspections as required by local law, though there may be some ongoing administrative matters requiring attention, particularly regarding the external pressure system maintenance compliance.