1155 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218

The three-story, six-unit apartment building at 1155 38th Street in Borough Park, owned by Brocha Friedman, has experienced several maintenance issues over the past few years that merit attention. Most recently, in January 2025, there was a heat and hot water complaint affecting the entire building, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the conditions. In 2023, the building faced multiple challenges including water supply issues (December 2023), a power outage (March 2023), and unsanitary conditions related to garbage/recycling storage (March 2023), which resulted in violations being issued.

The building has a documented pattern of electrical issues, with two power outages reported (2021 and 2023), and safety concerns related to fire escapes were noted in 2021. Inspection records from 2023-2024 revealed several violations including problems with refuse accumulation, obstructed fire escapes, and a defective entrance door lock, though these were subsequently certified as corrected. The building's maintenance history shows consistent efforts to address inspection findings, with violations being closed following certification.

Notably, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with zero cases reported in all annual filings from 2019 through 2024. However, recent rodent inspections (2023) recorded rat activity on multiple occasions, suggesting ongoing pest control challenges. While most complaints have been addressed through appropriate channels, the recurring nature of system failures (heat, electricity) and the recent inability of inspectors to access units for verification purposes raises questions about consistent maintenance response protocols. The property has shown some responsiveness to violations when documented, with most issues being resolved through proper certification processes.