1005 39th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219

The three-story, three-unit residential building at 1005 39th Street in Borough Park, owned by Alton Klein, has experienced significant maintenance issues throughout 2024, particularly in the latter half of the year. Between July and August 2024, there were multiple emergency complaints regarding water leaks (heavy flow) and unsanitary mold conditions, along with violations related to plumbing issues involving basins and sinks.

While some of these complaints were resolved without violations, others resulted in citations that remain on record. The most recent inspection in September 2024 revealed several open violations, including water leak issues in Apartment 3, problems with building signage requirements, and necessary repairs to the public hall areas. Specifically, violations were noted for needing proper notices related to smoke detector requirements, carbon monoxide device requirements, and gas leak procedures, as well as repairs to various building surfaces including fire retardant plaster and ceiling paint.

The building has a documented history of rodent inspections from 2019, which were successfully passed, indicating previous attention to pest management. However, the concentration of maintenance issues reported in 2024, particularly concerning water-related problems and mold, suggests ongoing challenges with building infrastructure and maintenance systems. The property, built in 1899 as a New Law tenement, is subject to specific building codes requiring proper maintenance of common areas and timely addressing of safety concerns, as evidenced by the open violations noted in the most recent inspection.