1435 44th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219

The three-story, four-unit residential building at 1435 44th Street in Borough Park, owned by Chani Taub, has experienced several notable incidents over recent years, with particular attention needed on the most recent developments. The property, classified as a New Law Tenement and constructed in 1930, has consistently received Housing Maintenance Code violations related to annual bedbug reporting requirements from 2021 through 2024, though these violations were subsequently closed.

More concerning were two significant violations in January 2024: one for unauthorized construction of a metal porch/desk structure at the front of the building, approximately 30 feet high, for which a penalty of $1,250 was imposed and remains active, and another for failure to maintain proper fire escape safety, specifically noting a dismantled fire escape that eliminated a second means of egress for third-floor apartments - though this violation was marked as resolved with a $1,250 penalty. The building's recent history suggests improved pest control management, as evidenced by the 2024 bedbug report filed in December 2024 for the period of November 2023 to October 2024, indicating zero infested, eradicated, or re-infested units during that period.

However, the unauthorized construction and fire escape issues from early 2024 raise significant safety concerns, particularly regarding egress during emergencies. While the bedbug reporting violations have been resolved, the active status of the porch construction violation warrants attention. The building's ownership has demonstrated compliance with some housing maintenance requirements, as evidenced by the most recent bedbug report submission, though this alone does not fully address the safety and regulatory requirements suggested by the building's violation history.