1181 East 39th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11210

The two-family house at 1181 East 39th Street in Flatlands, currently owned by Opal Young, has experienced several notable maintenance and safety issues since 2019. Most recently, in March 2024, multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding unsanitary conditions, including mold and pests, along with water leak and wall plaster/paint issues. While these complaints were investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), no violations were issued for the mold, slow leak, or wall problems.

The second floor apartment (2FLR) has faced persistent maintenance challenges, with multiple open violations from a 2019 inspection related to water leaks, plaster surfaces, paint requirements, and window repairs. This unit also experienced significant electrical problems in February 2020, including power outages and inadequate lighting, though HPD was unable to gain access to inspect these conditions. The building's history shows concern about unauthorized modifications, with several illegal conversion complaints filed between 2019 and 2020, though inspections resulted in varied outcomes, including Oath Violation Service in one case.

There were also multiple Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations in 2020 relating to work without proper permits, specifically involving water/waste lines and gas line installations at the cellar level, though these were ultimately resolved with no penalties imposed. The property has demonstrated some rodent issues, with initial rat activity recorded in May 2019, though a subsequent compliance inspection in June 2019 passed without concerns. While many of the historical complaints have been resolved, the building continues to experience periodic maintenance issues, particularly relating to sanitation and interior condition, as evidenced by the recent 2024 complaints.