1042 50th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219
This 6-story, 53-unit residential building in Borough Park, owned by Sara Cohen and constructed in 1939, has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most concerning are the recurring heat and hot water problems, with multiple complaints in April 2025 documenting outages affecting the entire building. The property currently faces various maintenance challenges, with recent complaints in May 2025 regarding door issues, plumbing problems, wall conditions, and pest control.
An inspection in December 2024 revealed multiple self-closing door violations across several floors (Apt B8, C1, D5, E4, F1) which were subsequently addressed, along with issues in Apt E6 involving mold and rodent infestation that were certified as corrected by November 2024. The building's elevator system has been a persistent concern, with several complaints about single-device service and no alternate service between 2023 and 2024, resulting in violations. Environmental Control Board violations from 2024-2021 indicate various elevator maintenance issues, including defective equipment, oil buildup, and missing safety features.
The property has also experienced periodic rodent and bedbug issues, though recent inspections (2024-2025) show improved pest management compliance. While the building has numerous closed violations and successfully addressed many past issues, the frequency of recent heating, plumbing, and pest complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The most recent 311 service requests in May 2025 indicate persistent problems with doors, plumbing, walls, and pests, though some of these complaints were either resolved or required re-inspection requests.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 53 |
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Year built | 1939 |
Total area | 57156 sq ft |
Floors | 6 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A |

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- 1042 50th St, New York, NY 11219
- 5001 Fort Hamilton Pkwy, New York, NY 11219
- 5003 Fort Hamilton Pkwy, New York, NY 11219
- 5005 Fort Hamilton Pkwy, New York, NY 11219
- 5007 Fort Hamilton Pkwy, New York, NY 11219
- 5009 Fort Hamilton Pkwy, New York, NY 11219
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