399 Montauk Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

The two-story, four-unit tenement building at 399 Montauk Avenue in East New York, owned by Mohamed Khan, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in August 2023, there were multiple emergency complaints regarding unsanitary conditions and mold, though inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) found no violations. The building has also faced recurring pest issues, with a Class C violation issued in August 2023 for a roach infestation in apartment 2F that remained open as of the latest inspection.

Additional violations from August 2023 included lead paint hazards on ceilings in two rooms of apartment 2F, though these were listed as Class C (serious) and likely requiring prompt attention. The building's systems and safety requirements have also been a concern, with several Class A violations issued in August 2023 related to missing required notices about smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and gas leak procedures. The property has a history of unsuccessful attempts by the Department of Buildings to investigate potential illegal conversions, with inspectors unable to gain access during four separate inspections between 2018-2023.

While recent bedbug reports (2021-2024) show no active infestations, the building experienced a bedbug outbreak affecting all four units in 2019-2020. The building's heating and hot water systems were the subject of a complaint in July 2018, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the reported problems. Prior rodent inspections from 2010-2012 had mixed results, with one failed inspection in 2011 requiring follow-up. The building was built in 1930 and is classified as a New Law Tenement, indicating it was built before the advent of modern housing codes and has required various upgrades and modifications to comply with current standards.