1370 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219

The property at 1370 42nd Street in Borough Park, owned by Shimshon Friedman, is a 2-story, 3-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1930. The building has experienced persistent maintenance issues over recent years, with multiple housing code violations remaining open as of 2025.

Specifically, there have been four consecutive violations from 2021 through 2024 related to the failure to file the required annual bedbug report with HPD, indicating potential ongoing pest management concerns. In October 2021, the building faced significant resident complaints including allegations of pest issues, heat and hot water problems, and plumbing concerns, with multiple complaints filed through both 311 and the Housing Maintenance Code system.

While these complaints were investigated and closed, with no violations issued in some cases, the pattern of multiple simultaneous complaints suggests possible systemic maintenance challenges. Notably, a rodent sighting complaint from October 2021 remains in progress with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene as of October 2023, potentially indicating ongoing pest control issues. The building's documented history raises concerns about the general maintenance and habitability standards being upheld, particularly in terms of pest management and timely handling of resident complaints.