1942 West 13th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223

1942 West 13th Street is a 2-story, 4-unit New Law tenement building constructed in 1931, currently owned by Han Ming Wu. The building has experienced multiple concerning issues throughout 2023, particularly in October when numerous emergency complaints were filed regarding safety and sanitary conditions, including concerns about heat and hot water, fire safety systems (sprinkler and fire escape), smoke detectors, and the presence of mold and pests. While inspections related to these complaints were conducted, notably on October 25-27, 2023, and no violations were officially issued.

However, as of April 2024, there are two open Housing Maintenance Code violations: one regarding an unpermitted cellar apartment conversion including kitchen and bathroom facilities, and another concerning the discontinued use of certain plumbing fixtures in the cellar area. The building's infrastructure and safety conditions have raised significant concerns, as evidenced by multiple Department of Buildings (DOB) complaints and violations. In late October 2023, two $2500 violations were issued regarding the illegal conversion of the cellar into a full apartment space, though these violations are marked as resolved.

Earlier issues from 2022 also involved improper scaffold installation and debris storage concerns, which were similarly resolved with penalties. While the building's bedbug reporting history shows no infestations from November 2021 through October 2022, the recent cluster of complaints in 2023 suggests ongoing maintenance and safety oversight challenges. The property has undergone multiple inspections and received various violation notices over the years, with the most pressing concerns seeming to revolve around the unlawful use of cellar space and inconsistent building maintenance practices.