853 Halsey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

As of July 2025, 853 Halsey Street is a 6-story, 20-unit residential building constructed in 2004, currently owned by Jeffrey Groner. The building has experienced recurring pest-related issues in 2025, with multiple Housing Maintenance Code complaints (nine separate incidents between January and April) related to unsanitary conditions and pests, particularly notable during the first half of 2025. Other maintenance issues have emerged, including a heat and hot water complaint in January 2025 that was reportedly resolved upon inspection. The building has undergone several significant inspections and faced various violations since its construction, with the most pressing safety concerns emerging in 2019-2020.

Between 2018 and 2020, the building faced multiple mechanical and safety violations, including issues with the boiler system, elevator safety features, and emergency lighting. Notably, there were violations regarding a gas leak in March 2020, which was recorded as an active Environmental Control Board violation with a penalty of $625. The elevator system has been a recurring concern, with citations for failing to maintain code-compliant safety features such as door lock monitoring systems and historical issues with alternate service. The property has maintained an active compliance record with rodent inspections, passing all inspections from 2020 through 2025, though there were initial failures noted in 2018.

The building has been consistently free of bedbug infestations, with annual reporting showing zero affected units since 2020. The recent complaints in 2025, particularly regarding pest issues and a ceiling paint/plaster complaint, illustrate ongoing maintenance challenges. While many past violations have been resolved, some, like the elevator-related issues and certain 2019 violations, remain active or were officially recorded as not being promptly certified as corrected. The building's management has generally responded to complaints, though there were instances in 2025 where inspectors could not gain access to complete investigations, resulting in closed complaints that required resubmission for proper follow-up.