1159 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218

The three-story, six-unit New Law Tenement at 1159 38th Street in Borough Park, owned by Abe Friedman and built in 1931, has experienced several notable maintenance and compliance issues over recent years. Most prominently, in May 2022, the building faced violations related to its boiler system, including a defective/inoperative boiler and the failure to post proper boiler room access signage in the lobby.

While these violations were eventually resolved with the servicing of an oath violation, they indicate past concerns with building infrastructure. More recent concerns have emerged regarding pest control, with rodent activity noted during multiple inspections between 2019 and 2023, including December 2023 and December 2020, suggesting an ongoing pest management challenge. However, the building has maintained an excellent record regarding bedbug infestations, with zero reported cases across all annual filings from 2019 through 2024.

The building's record shows a mix of both resolved violations and persistent issues, particularly concerning rodent control, which appears to be the most significant ongoing challenge affecting resident comfort and building maintenance standards. It's worth noting that while the recent bedbug reporting period (2023-2024) shows zero infestations, this has been consistent throughout previous years as well, indicating effective management of this particular pest issue. The building's documented history suggests attention to regulatory compliance requirements, as evidenced by the resolution of the 2022 boiler-related violations, though the persistence of certain maintenance challenges like rodent control remains notable.