442 Pine Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

442 Pine Street in East New York is a 3-story, 12-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1925, currently owned by Keith Francis. The property has experienced recurring issues with heating and hot water systems, particularly between late 2021 and early 2023, with multiple emergency complaints affecting entire building systems.

While some of these issues were reportedly resolved, they demonstrate an ongoing challenge with building infrastructure. More recently, in October 2023, HPD received complaints about flooring and wall conditions, though inspections were unable to be conducted, resulting in closed cases that require re-filing if conditions persist.

Two serious issues remain unresolved as of 2024: a bedbug reporting violation from March 2023 inspection regarding annual bedbug report filing requirements, and a 2020 violation concerning smoke detector requirement postings near the mailbox in the public hall. The building has also faced various maintenance challenges over the years, including concerns about waste storage and some individual apartment maintenance issues (such as plumbing problems in Apartment 12), though many historical violations have been addressed and closed. The property underwent rodent inspections in 2012, passing the initial evaluation, and previous violations related to heat system maintenance, garbage accumulation, and safety features like self-closing doors have been addressed, showing a pattern of compliance with most housing maintenance standards while indicating ongoing challenges with timely reporting and documentation requirements.