240 East 46th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

At 240 East 46th Street, a 3-story, 5-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Changen Jiang, there are several notable recent issues primarily affecting the fifth-floor apartment. Most significantly, in October 2024, multiple unsanitary conditions related to pests were documented, with violations issued indicating an active infestation of mice and roaches in Apartment 5, along with reports of water bugs in the kitchen and visible mold in the bathroom ceiling.

Additional non-emergency repairs were also noted for the apartment during this period, including issues with the ceiling, requiring attention to plaster and paint surfaces. The building has a history of maintenance concerns, with the most recent inspection and violations in November 2024 showing problems with safety devices including missing smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors.

Historical data shows consistent reporting of pest-related issues, with multiple 311 complaints about sanitation conditions and intercom system problems being investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development. It's worth noting that while the building has experienced various maintenance challenges, including a March 2024 heat and hot water access issue, it has maintained a rodent inspection pass as of May 2023 and has consistently reported zero bedbug infestations in its regular filings since 2020. The building's violation history shows regular inspections and prompt closure of violations, with certified dates indicating remedial actions being taken, though some issues notably persisted longer than others.