1226 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219

The 6-unit, 3-story building at 1226 42nd Street in Borough Park, owned by Mel Aber, has experienced ongoing maintenance and compliance issues since at least 2022. Most recently, in April 2025, there was an investigation into unsanitary animal conditions that resulted in no violations, while an October 2024 report of sewage odor led to multiple inspections and correspondence with management. The building has faced recurring pest control challenges, with documented pest-related complaints in 2022 and 2023, and multiple issues with garbage/recycling storage.

Of particular concern are active violations related to fire escape accessibility, with open citations from both 2022 and 2023 regarding flower pots obstructing egress. The property also has unresolved issues regarding boiler and hot water systems, with multiple violations for failure to file required inspection reports between 2019 and 2024, and an active ECB violation from 2022 regarding heating system sign requirements. The building's infrastructure systems, including elevators and security, have experienced various issues, with a notable emergency complaint regarding heat and hot water in November 2022.

While bedbug reports for 2023-2024 show no infestation, and rodent inspections in 2025 resulted in passing grades, the overall pattern of complaints suggests persistent maintenance challenges. The property has shown some improvement in recent years, with fewer pest-related complaints and successful rodent control inspections, though multiple open violations and recent service requests indicate ongoing management concerns. The building maintains a history of passing initial inspections for various conditions, including pest control and rodent inspections, while some complaints have been resolved through tenant verification of corrections.