247 Hart Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206

The three-story, six-unit residential building at 247 Hart Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, currently owned by Ivy Sookoo, has experienced persistent maintenance challenges since 2021. The property, constructed in 1931 and classified as an "Old Law Tenement," has had recurring issues with heat and hot water, particularly evident during multiple complaints and emergency violations in 2021 and 2022 affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. Of notable concern is the building's ongoing struggle with rodent infestations, as evidenced by multiple rat sightings and violations recorded between 2021 and 2024.

The most recent inspection in June 2025 passed, but prior inspections in 2024 showed consistent rat activity, with multiple bait applications required later in 2024. Other maintenance issues have included water leaks, mold problems, and various building systems requiring repair, particularly affecting apartment 3R, which has documented violations related to electrical systems, security intercoms, and safety devices between 2021 and 2023. The building's management has demonstrated some responsiveness to violations and complaints, with many issues being corrected following inspections.

However, the property has required multiple follow-up inspections and interventions, suggesting challenges in maintaining consistent compliance with housing codes. On a positive note, recent bedbug reports filed in 2025 show no evidence of infestation during the past two reporting periods, indicating effective pest management in this regard. The building has maintained regular bedbug reporting compliance, with all forms indicating zero infested units and successful eradication of any previously affected units.