693 Halsey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The property at 693 Halsey Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Mathieu Mocombe, is a 3-story, 6-unit building constructed in 1910, classified as a New Law Tenement. The building has experienced persistent maintenance issues over recent years, with particularly concerning patterns emerging in 2025. Multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions and pests were filed in April 2025 through both 311 and Housing Maintenance Code Complaints, though inspections were unable to confirm access for verification.

Other significant recent issues include a heavy water leak (April 2025), door-related problems, and heating/hot water concerns. The building has active violations from December 2024 focused on Apartment 3R, including rodent infestation, water leaks, and various repairs needed for windows, doors, and floors. There are also two unresolved DOB violations from 2023 regarding failure to file required external low pressure inspections. Prior to 2025, the building has documented various maintenance issues, including plumbing problems, safety concerns regarding smoke detectors, and multiple heat/hot water complaints.

While there have been no reported bedbug infestations in recent years (with clear reports from 2021-2024), rodent activity has been a persistent issue. The most recent rodent inspections in 2025 resulted in failures for "Other Reasons," following a pattern of bait application and rat activity detection in previous years. The building's maintenance history shows a mix of emergency and non-emergency complaints being addressed, with some violations requiring legal intervention to ensure resolution. Regular inspection visits, particularly for rodent control and building systems, have been ongoing, indicating continued monitoring of these persistent issues.