1175 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219

The three-unit, three-story residential building at 1175 42nd Street in Borough Park, owned by Solomon Kasten, has experienced recurring administrative issues over the past several years, particularly regarding bedbug reporting compliance. The building's most recent housing maintenance code violations in April 2024 and March 2023 (both currently open) relate to the failure to submit annual bedbug reports as required by HPD rules.

This pattern of violations suggests ongoing challenges with compliance, though it's notable that the official bedbug report filed in March 2022 for the period of November 2020 to October 2021 showed no infested units, with all reported units being free from infestation and eradication. In terms of property modifications, the building underwent unauthorized alterations to the front sidewalk area in 2021, with two separate complaints (July and November) regarding an illegally-installed curb cut or driveway entrance.

These complaints led to an Environmental Control Board violation for approximately 13 feet of sidewalk modification with 12-inch splays, enabling vehicle access to the front yard. However, this issue was resolved with no penalties imposed. While the building's age (constructed in 1920) and relatively small size may naturally lead to some maintenance challenges, the persistent bedbug reporting violations stand out as the most significant ongoing compliance issue in recent years, though the actual infestation history appears minimal based on the documented reports.