1322 44th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219

The 31-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building at 1322 44th Street in Borough Park, owned by Thomas Paneth and constructed in 1927, has experienced recurring issues with pest infestations and maintenance concerns over the past several years. Most recently, in early 2025, there were complaints regarding radiator paint/plaster issues, and in January 2025, multiple unsanitary conditions related to pests were reported, resulting in violations.

The building faced significant undocumented conditions between April 2024 and January 2025, including a heat/hot water issue affecting the entire building in April 2024 that was reportedly resolved. Notable maintenance deficiencies were documented in October 2024, including multiple violations in Apartment B125 related to pest infestations (both mice and roaches), window guard issues, and plumbing problems, though many of these violations were subsequently certified as corrected. The building's history includes several concerning safety and compliance issues, particularly in 2019, when there were illegal conversion complaints that resulted in violations, including blocked fire escape access and unauthorized interior modifications.

More recent regulatory matters include active violations regarding energy efficiency documentation that remain unresolved as of late 2024. While the building has undergone some improvements, as evidenced by multiple closed violations and passed inspections, the recurring nature of pest-related complaints and the presence of active violations suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has maintained a bedbug-free status from 2019 through 2023, as per official reporting requirements, though the rodent inspection results have shown mixed outcomes, including some initial failures in 2024 followed by passing results.