849 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232

The 20-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building at 849 42nd Street in Borough Park, owned by Hyman Schattner and constructed in 1914, has experienced persistent maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring pest problems, with the most recent complaints in March 2025 resulting in violations, following earlier pest-related violations in September 2024 and July 2024.

The building has also faced several infrastructure and maintenance challenges, including water leak issues (with an emergency complaint in December 2024), multiple violations related to wall paint/plaster conditions, and various appliance-related problems. A significant cluster of violations was documented in September 2024 in apartment 72NDFL, including issues with plaster surfaces, paint uniformity, and an infestation of roaches and mice, all of which were subsequently certified as corrected by October-December 2024. The building's recent maintenance history shows some improvement in bedbug management, with no reported infestations in the past five reporting periods from 2020 to 2024, and successful resolution of previous infestations.

The property has passed rodent inspections in 2022 and 2023, though it showed rat activity in 2018 and failed a compliance check in 2016. Various violations have been recorded and addressed throughout 2024-2025, including issues with garbage/recycling storage, front door security, and multiple instances of wall paint/plaster problems. The building's age and maintenance history suggest ongoing challenges with preserving basic living conditions, though the property owner has generally addressed violations when issued, as evidenced by the certification dates of completed repairs.