84 Saratoga Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233

84 Saratoga Avenue is a 6-unit, 3-story residential building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, built in 1905 and currently owned by Josh Blackman. The building has experienced recurring rodent issues, with the most recent inspections in 2024 showing rat activity in June and July, following a pattern of such findings since 2016. The property also has several active violations, including an open emergency violation from January 2021 regarding inadequate gas supply to fixtures in Apartment 1L, and multiple safety concerns from 2020-2021.

These include issues with carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and various maintenance deficiencies in units 1L and 2R. In 2020, there were multiple plumbing-related complaints regarding fixtures including the bathtub/shower, toilet, sink/basin, and radiator, along with issues related to flooring and wall conditions, though many of these complaints were closed without inspection access being granted. The building's front entrance and fire escape access have been cited for violations regarding encumbrances and lockset issues, though some of these problems have been addressed.

Despite these challenges, there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the building since at least 2019, with consistent reporting indicating zero infested units and successful eradication of any occurrences. The building underwent some inspections and received various accommodation notices, including concerns about household items blocking egress and notifications regarding carbon monoxide detection requirements. While there have been multiple housing maintenance code complaints and violations over the years, many of these have been resolved or closed, though several remain active as of the latest inspection records.