1254 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219

1254 42nd Street is a 4-story, 23-unit New Law Tenement building located in Borough Park and built in 1925, currently owned by Jacob Singer. The building has experienced persistent heat and hot water issues throughout 2023-2025, with multiple emergency complaints documented through 311 and Housing Maintenance Code Complaints, particularly during winter months. While these systems appeared to be restored after complaints, the recurring nature of these issues is notable.

The property has also faced several serious maintenance challenges, including eight active Environmental Control Board violations since 2021 related to failure to comply with Commissioner’s Orders, unpermitted work, and occupancy issues, with penalties amounting to $10,000. The building's security systems have been a concern, with open violations as of March 2024 regarding defective fire door latches and self-closing doors. The property has maintained some compliance with rodent control, passing its most recent inspection in January 2024, though it failed a December 2023 inspection for "Other Reasons." Previous unsanitary conditions were reported in summer 2023 regarding garbage/recycling storage, but no violations were issued following HPD inspection.

Of particular concern are the multiple open violations concerning failure to file External Low Pressure Inspection reports from 2018-2023, indicating possible issues with the building's pressure systems. Historical data shows some pattern of access issues for inspectors, both in 2022 regarding slow water leaks and previously in 2019 for construction-related concerns. While some violations have been resolved, the presence of multiple open violations and recurring maintenance issues suggests ongoing management challenges at the property.