1058 39th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219

The two-story, four-unit New Law Tenement building at 1058 39th Street in Borough Park, owned by Khanhandy Mak, has experienced recurring issues with pest infestation and building maintenance since at least 2018. Most notably, there have been multiple documented rat sightings and rodent activity, with the most recent rat sighting reported in September 2023 when health inspectors were unable to access the property for inspection.

The building faced significant maintenance challenges in September 2022, including multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions and pests that inspectors could not access, as well as heating and hot water issues that were reportedly resolved. During this period, the building received numerous Housing Maintenance Code violations, including the presence of a freestanding helium gas tank in a public hall, loose stair nosing, and various safety-related citation requiring notices about carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detector requirements, and gas leak procedures. In terms of safety compliance, the building has a documented history of egress and blocked exit pathway concerns, with a 2019 violation regarding blocked walkways on the second floor.

While the building has not reported any bedbug infestations in recent years, with the latest reports from 2025 showing zero affected units, the property has continued to experience rodent-related issues, including multiple inspections in 2022 showing rat activity. The building was the subject of several emergency complaints in 2022, including concerns about stairs, flooring, fire escape, and heat/hot water systems, though many of these complaints were closed without violations being issued or due to lack of access for inspection. The property has also maintained relatively good compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with consistent zero infestation reports through 2025.