974 46th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219

The 20-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building at 974 46th Street in Borough Park, owned by Austin Blanco, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, most notably involving heat and hot water systems. In 2025, there were two building-wide heat and hot water complaints in January, and in 2024, there was a building-wide heat complaint in October that resulted in open violations.

The building has also faced various infrastructure challenges, including a heavy water leak, multiple window-related issues, and safety concerns regarding the fire escape in 2022, all of which were handled through HPD inspections. The most recent inspection in October 2024 revealed several maintenance violations across different apartments, including issues with self-closing doors in apartments 1C and 3B, and various maintenance concerns in apartments 2A, 2C, 3B, 5A, and 5C involving plastered surfaces, kitchen fixtures, and windows. The building's history shows a pattern of access issues during inspections, particularly in 2022 and 2023, where multiple complaints were closed due to inability to gain access.

However, there is positive news regarding pest management; the building has maintained a bedbug-free record for the past several years, with no reported infestations since 2019. The property has been responsive to emergency complaints, though some violations remain open while others have been marked as closed following necessary repairs. The building's age (constructed in 1922) and recent maintenance history suggest ongoing challenges with building systems and infrastructure, particularly relating to heating and window maintenance, though many routine issues appear to be addressed promptly through official channels.