1249 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218

The three-unit, three-story building at 1249 40th Street in Borough Park, owned by Abraham Hoffman, has several concerning issues on record as of July 2025. Most notably, there is an ongoing pattern of non-compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with open violations persisting since 2021 related to the failure to file annual bedbug reports as mandated by Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) regulations.

These violations, which were documented during inspections in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024, suggest a troubling disregard for mandatory public health protocols. More recently, in 2024, the property was involved in an environmental control board violation concerning alterations to the building's exterior. An inspection on August 15, 2024, resulted in a citation for improperly modified sidewalk curb conditions, specifically noting that a portion of the curb had been lowered through cutting, which was deemed not in compliance with building codes.

This violation, while categorized as resolved with no penalties imposed, raises concerns about the owner's attention to building maintenance requirements and regulatory compliance. Furthermore, a complaint regarding an illegal curb cut/driveway/ carport modification was filed and subsequently closed in March 2024, though details on its resolution were not specified. The building's history suggests a pattern of regulatory non-compliance that may impact resident safety and comfort, particularly regarding pest control protocols.