1446 44th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219

The 4-story, 8-unit residential building at 1446 44th Street in Borough Park, owned by Luis Hernandez, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there has been an ongoing pattern of heat and hot water complaints, with multiple reports in early 2025 (January-February) and March 2025, including two categorized as emergency situations. The building also faced multiple violations in 2024, including issues with door/window maintenance, unsanitary conditions (including pest problems and garbage storage), and a concerning fire hazard notice from November 2023 that required immediate attention.

The property has a history of inadequate heating system maintenance, with several violations in 2024 specifically citing insufficient heat supply and hot water issues, particularly affecting Apartment 1B. The building's maintenance records indicate other recurring problems, including various Housing Maintenance Code violations related to doors, sanitation, and general maintenance. The Department of Buildings has noted multiple active violations regarding external low-pressure inspection filing requirements from 2018-2024, suggesting potential safety system maintenance oversight.

A significant incident occurred in 2024 when the structure was temporarily rendered non-compliant due to being in the collapse zone of an adjacent property affected by a crane incident, though this violation was subsequently dismissed. Despite these issues, it's worth noting that the building has maintained a bedbug-free record in recent annual reporting periods (2019-2024), with no infestations reported in any of the four most recent filings. The property, built in 1904 as a New Law Tenement, has particularly concerning heat and safety maintenance patterns that have persisted into 2025, with multiple complaints and violations remaining active in the records.