440 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238

440 St Johns Place is a 16-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building located in Prospect Heights and owned by Martin Baumrind, dating back to 1912. The property has experienced recurring maintenance and habitability issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns being heating and sanitation problems. In May 2025, there were complaints about heat and hot water issues affecting the entire building, and pest infestations were documented as recently as May 2025, with violations issued.

There is a concerning pattern of maintenance access issues, as evidenced by multiple incidents in 2025 where HPD was unable to complete inspections for complaints regarding appliances and sanitation problems. The building has a documented history of water-related issues, including water leaks and mold, particularly evident in a series of complaints from January 2025 and June 2023. The property has undergone various inspections and issued violations, most notably in Apartment 1D, where violations were documented in June 2023 concerning peeling paint, mold, and pest infestations, along with lead paint concerns.

The building's heating system was also flagged in January 2025 as defective during a Department of Buildings inspection, though access was not granted for verification. While there have been no documented bedbug infestations in recent years (2020-2024), the building has experienced periods of rodent activity, with inspections showing varying results between passes and rat activity, with the most recent initial inspection in July 2025 indicating rat activity. An ongoing issue with fire escape access was noted in a 2022 violation regarding an encumbering brick chimney. While some violations have been resolved and certified, the building continues to exhibit recurring maintenance issues that require ongoing attention from both management and regulatory agencies.