869 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232
The 16-unit, 4-story tenement building at 869 42nd Street in Borough Park, owned by Hone Wong, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years. Most notably, there have been recurring heat and hot water problems affecting the entire building, with documented complaints in 2023 and 2024, though some were resolved relatively quickly.
More serious concerns emerged in late 2023, when multiple emergency situations were identified including missing carbon monoxide detectors, missing smoke detectors, and issues with mold, along with problems related to doors and windows. The building's maintenance history shows violations related to safety equipment, such as non-functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in Apartments D1 and A2, though many violations from a November 2024 inspection were certified as resolved by January 2025.
There have been multiple reports of unsanitary conditions and pest issues, particularly in late 2022, with three separate complaints about pests in October 2022 alone. The building's window frames have also been a recurring issue, with recent complaints in May 2025, though inspections were unable to access the affected areas. While there have been previous bedbug infestations reported in 2020-2021, more recent filings through 2023 show no current infestations.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 16 |
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Year built | 1927 |
Total area | 11020 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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