959 45th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219

The 9-unit, 3-story New Law tenement building at 959 45th Street in Borough Park, owned by Stanley Furst, has a documented history of maintenance issues primarily related to heating systems and electrical infrastructure. Most recently, there are active violations as of June 2023 concerning the failure to file external low-pressure inspections for the years 2018-2020. In late 2021, there was a heat and hot water emergency affecting the entire building, though residents reported restoration of service, and similar heat-related complaints were recorded in late 2020 and 2018.

The building experienced multiple electrical issues in August 2018, including power outages and lighting problems, with some violations being issued. A notable cluster of violations was documented in late 2020 concerning fire safety at the intermediate landings between the 1st and 2nd floors and 2nd and 3rd floors, specifically regarding fire-retardant ceilings and walls requiring both repair and proper painting. There are also several open violations from 2018 regarding required safety postings in the public areas, including carbon monoxide detector requirements and building registration information.

The building's recent bedbug reporting history shows consistent compliance, with no documented infestations or eradications reported in the annual filings from 2020 through 2024. It is important to note that while the building has experienced recurring heating system issues and electrical problems, the management has generally responded to complaints, though some violations remain open. The property, built in 1930, has undergone regular inspections and remains subject to New York City housing maintenance regulations, with specific attention required to address the current active violations related to low-pressure inspections and any open violations from previous years.