1042 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225

1042 Union Street is a 4-story, 20-unit tenement building constructed in 1920 in Crown Heights, currently owned by Marc Barron. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues in recent years, with the most recent concerns primarily centered around heating systems. In late 2024, there were multiple heat/hot water complaints, including one from November 1 that remains open as of October 2023. The building underwent inspections in late 2024 that revealed various violations in apartment 3C, including mold, rodent infestation, electrical issues, and inadequate smoke/carbon monoxide detector functionality.

These violations, categorized as Class A, B, and C, were certified as corrected between December 2024 and December 2025. The property has a documented history of pest control challenges, with several instances of rodent activity recorded between 2022 and 2025, and varying reports of bedbug infestations between 2019 and 2024. Recent building maintenance issues have included problems with doors/windows, electrical systems, and unsanitary conditions, with multiple service requests filed through HPD. Notably, a December 2024 inspection and subsequent issues related to heating systems suggest ongoing infrastructure maintenance challenges.

The building's inspection history shows a mix of passed and failed rodent inspections, with the most recent February 2025 inspection passing. The property had some regulatory issues in 2018 regarding compliance with a commissioner's order, which was resolved with a penalty. The building's maintenance record indicates a pattern of recurring issues that typically receive prompt inspection and, more often than not, result in violation issuance, followed by corrections. While the property has maintained some basic requirements (such as securing recent rodent inspection pass), the frequency and variety of maintenance requests suggest ongoing attention to infrastructure and compliance matters is necessary.