251 Hart Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206

The three-story, six-unit residential building at 251 Hart Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Ganga Prashad, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, with the most notable cluster of problems occurring in late 2021. During October-November 2021, multiple complaints were filed regarding unsanitary conditions (specifically mold), flooring issues, and water leaks, though HPD inspections were either not conducted or resulted in no violations. The building underwent significant repairs in late 2021 to address multiple violations in apartment 1R, including water leak issues in the bathroom and kitchen, problems with window functionality, plaster repairs, and faucet issues in the bathroom.

A heat/hot water complaint from February 2019 regarding the entire building was reported as resolved. More recent concerns include three consecutive "A" violations from 2021-2024 regarding the failure to file annual bedbug reports, which were eventually complied with as of April 2024. Rodent inspections have shown fluctuating results, with several "Passed" inspections in 2024-2025, though there were initial rodent activity indicators noted in December 2023 and December 2022.

The building's most recent bedbug report (August 2024) and previous annual reports consistently indicated zero infested or re-infested units, suggesting effective pest management. The property has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to addressing maintenance issues, with many violations marked as "Close" after appropriate repairs or corrections were made. While there have been periodic maintenance concerns, particularly regarding water issues and mold, the building appears to be maintaining compliance with most housing maintenance codes in recent years, with no active violations as of the latest inspections.