1042 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The three-family home at 1042 Broadway in Bedford-Stuyvesant, currently owned by Said Makhany, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns occurring in early 2024. In March 2024, the building faced multiple emergency complaints requiring HPD intervention, including issues with mold, window frames, heat/hot water, and various plumbing problems (specifically involving sinks and toilets), along with non-emergency matters related to ceiling paint/plaster and a water leak.

These complaints resulted in violations being issued, indicating ongoing maintenance challenges. The building has a documented history of heat and hot water problems, with similar complaints in December 2023 where tenants reported the issues were resolved before the HPD inspection. Prior to the 2024 incidents, the property had some concerning issues with rodent sightings in 2022, though one of these complaints was investigated and found to have no violations.

Recent activity in 2024 has included three Department of Buildings complaints (in March and July 2024) regarding illegal conversion, lack of permits, and unlicensed activity, though inspections did not reveal any violations warranting further action. The building, constructed in 1931, is classified as a 2-family house but according to the complaint records, appears to accommodate three units. The March 2024 service requests cluster together, suggesting a period of significant maintenance issues that have since been addressed, though the pattern of multiple complaints points to potential ongoing building maintenance challenges.