686 Halsey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The 4-story, 6-unit building at 686 Halsey Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Mohamed Ali and built in 1910, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns being heat/hot water problems and safety violations. In March 2025, there were complaints about lack of heat/hot water and unsanitary garbage storage conditions, though inspectors were unable to gain access to perform necessary evaluations. The building currently has several open Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2024 requiring attention, including issues related to carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, rodent infestation in apartment 3R, and problems with building entrance door hardware.

Two power outage incidents occurred in February 2024, prompting immediate emergency responses, and another power-related complaint was logged in March 2025. The property has a documented history of rodent control challenges, with multiple inspections showing "Rat Activity" in 2022-2024, though recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 have passed, suggesting some improvement in pest management. The building's safety systems have been a recurring concern, evidenced by violations related to smoke and carbon monoxide detection systems in apartment 3R.

There have also been three separate bedbug violation notices between 2022 and 2024 requiring annual reporting compliance. The Department of Buildings shows one permit issuance in 2018 for unspecified work. While some recent improvements are noted in rodent control, the building still faces ongoing challenges with safety systems, building maintenance, and access issues for inspection purposes.