1571 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219
1571 42nd Street is a 4-story, 43-unit residential building in Borough Park, constructed in 1926 and currently owned by Abraham Mendlovic. The property has experienced several recurring maintenance and safety issues over the past three years, with the most recent concerns including a heat and hot water outage affecting the entire building in October 2024, following an earlier heat/hot water complaint in July 2024. The building has also faced multiple pest-related problems in July 2024, and received various housing maintenance code violations related to fire safety devices, including non-working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in apartment 3DD (though these were subsequently certified as corrected in December 2024).
Of particular concern are two open violations regarding fire escape access in apartments 2D and 2E, and multiple Department of Buildings (DOB) violations related to unauthorized work, including electrical and structural modifications, with penalties totaling $21,350 associated with two active ECB violations from February 2024. The building's history includes several significant safety-related issues, such as a past boiler violation in 2022 and multiple emergency repair needs. Recent inspections have revealed ongoing problems with building maintenance, including reports of rodent infestations (though most recent inspections show no active infestations) and various interior maintenance issues.
The property has also faced scrutiny for not properly maintaining its fire safety systems and egress routes, with multiple violations related to these critical systems. While some violations have been resolved, including various housing maintenance code issues from 2024, there remain active concerns regarding building safety and habitability, particularly regarding the preservation of fire escape access and proper maintenance of safety systems. The building's record shows a pattern of maintenance challenges requiring repeated inspections and multiple service requests from tenants, indicating ongoing concerns with building operations and systems.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 43 |
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Year built | 1926 |
Total area | 41600 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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- 4114 16th Ave, New York, NY 11219
- 4116 16th Ave, New York, NY 11219
- 4118 16th Ave, New York, NY 11219
- 4120 16th Ave, New York, NY 11219
- 4122 16th Ave, New York, NY 11219
- 4124 16th Ave, New York, NY 11219
- 1571 42nd St, New York, NY 11219
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