1575 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218

1575 40th Street is a 3-story, 6-unit tenement building located in Borough Park, Brooklyn, constructed in 1930 and currently owned by Raizie Herzberg. The property has experienced persistent heat and hot water issues, with multiple complaints filed through 311 and HPD between October 2023 and December 2024, most recently in December 2024, though in many cases inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the conditions. The building currently has several open violations as of October 2024, including issues with pest infestations (roaches and mice) in apartment 1B, broken windows, and unauthorized encumbrances in hall areas.

Between April and November 2024, violations were documented regarding self-closing doors, fire escape access, and various maintenance issues in common areas. The building has a documented history of safety and maintenance concerns, including blocked egress paths, which were reported in both 2023 and 2021 inspections, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify conditions in both cases. A Department of Buildings violation remains active from November 2019 regarding failure to file an annual boiler inspection report for 2017.

Previous complaints about pest issues were documented in early 2024, though rodent inspections from February 2022 passed. While some heat and hot water issues have been resolved promptly based on tenant feedback during inspections, the frequency and persistence of these complaints suggest ongoing infrastructure challenges. The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of complaints and violations primarily focused on heating systems, pest control, and building safety features.