442 East 34th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

442 East 34th Street is a 12-unit, 3-story residential building constructed in 1926 and currently owned by Ian Hamilton. The property has experienced recurring heating and electrical issues over the past several years, with multiple complaints regarding heat and hot water problems affecting either the entire building or individual apartments between 2019 and 2024, including a recent heat complaint in December 2024 that was investigated but found not to violate housing laws. The building has also faced several power outage incidents, with the most recent one occurring in July 2022.

In 2019, there were significant concerns about building safety, with multiple ECB violations issued for obstructed exit passageways at the rear fire escape, though these were later resolved. The building has undergone various maintenance inspections, with recent violations noted in December 2024 regarding deficiencies in the ceiling plaster and self-closing doors in Apartment 1C, though these were certified as corrected in January 2025. The property has maintained a good record concerning pest management, with no reported bedbug infestations in the past three years (2022-2025) according to the most recent filings.

Historical records show one rodent inspection in 2017 that noted rat activity, but there have been no subsequent rodent complaints. Compliance with safety regulations has been mixed, with several instances of failure to file required inspections and reports noted in 2023-2024, though these violations were eventually dismissed. The building's maintenance history indicates ongoing challenges with basic services like heating and hot water, particularly during transitional seasons, though responses from HPD typically show no violations despite the reported problems. Recent bedbug and rodent inspections suggest improved pest management practices, though the building's age and history of maintenance issues warrant continued monitoring.