417 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238

The 28-unit, 4-story New Law tenement building at 417 St Johns Place in Prospect Heights, owned by Sanford Nager, has experienced several maintenance challenges in recent years, most notably ongoing rodent issues. The property has had multiple rat sightings and active inspections in 2025, despite some inspections resulting in the property passing without violations. The building has also faced multiple violations and maintenance issues in 2024-2025, including problems with heat and hot water systems, unsanitary conditions, electrical issues, and window problems.

Notable violations include broken or defective doors, windows, and electrical systems. There were significant concerns regarding unauthorized construction in 2023, with violations issued for an unpermitted metal deck installation at the rear of the building that allegedly obstructed fire escape egress and violated building code requirements, resulting in active Environmental Control Board violations with associated penalties. The building's maintenance history indicates persistent plumbing and sanitation issues, with multiple complaints about waste line obstructions and signs of pest infestation. While there have been no documented bedbug infestations in recent years (with annual reports showing zero units affected from 2019 to 2024), the property has faced recurring challenges with basic services such as hot water, lighting, and window maintenance.

The property has been subject to multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations, including concerns about mouse infestation, water temperature regulation, and various repair needs in specific apartments (notably 2B and 4G). Despite these ongoing issues, the building has passed some inspections, though several violations remain open as of the latest available data. The Department of Buildings has recorded various complaints and violations over the years, including concerns about work without proper permits and illegal hotel room usage, all of which were ultimately closed without finding violations in some cases. The building's age (constructed in 1922) and recent years of maintenance challenges suggest ongoing efforts are needed to address the various building code violations and maintenance issues documented in the recent inspection history.