323 Hart Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206

The two-story, three-unit building at 323 Hart Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Joel Perl, was constructed in 1899 and has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring heating system problems, with two documented instances of heat/hot water complaints in December 2022 and the most recent in December 2024. The 2024 complaint was particularly concerning as HPD was unable to gain access to investigate the reported issues.

Additionally, there were plumbing issues reported in December 2022, though these were resolved, and the building has faced ongoing rodent control challenges, with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene documenting rat sightings and conditions attracting rodents in 2021, and a rat sighting reported in 2022. The property has several open and previously issued violations of note. As of April 2024, there is an open violation regarding the filing of annual bedbug reports, while a March 2023 inspection identified defective self-closing doors at both the building entrance and vestibule on the first story.

Historical violations from the 1980s included issues with front entrance lighting and security features, though these were subsequently addressed. The building's bedbug reporting history shows no documented infestations in 2022, and it appears to have passed recent rodent inspections conducted in 2022, 2023, and 2024, suggesting improvement in pest management. The property has experienced multiple heat and plumbing-related emergencies over the past few years, indicating persistent infrastructure challenges that impact resident comfort and safety.