1157 43rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219

The 20-unit, 4-story building at 1157 43rd Street in Borough Park, built in 1926 and owned by Catherine Mcgovern, has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues throughout 2023-2025, with at least eleven documented complaints requiring HPD intervention. Most complaints were resolved relatively quickly, with several cases where heat and hot water were confirmed restored during inspection attempts, though some instances required tenants to re-file complaints if conditions persisted.

The building has also faced several maintenance challenges, including multiple open violations from late 2024 related to lead paint hazard control requirements, self-closing door issues in the building entrance and east center court, and various encumbrances obstructing egress from fire escapes on the 4th story. A complaint regarding illegal work/no permit/change in occupancy use was filed in March 2023 but ultimately resulted in no access by inspectors.

The building's lead paint compliance issues are particularly notable, with multiple violations recorded in 2024-2025 requiring documentation and inspection related to lead-based paint hazards. While the building has maintained a relatively stable pest control record, with no bedbug infestations reported in the last three annual filings (2021-2024), there was one incident in 2019-2020 that was successfully resolved. The property has a significant number of HPD complaints requiring intervention, primarily focused on heat and hot water issues, though most of these have been resolved without resulting in formal violations.