159 Halsey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216

At 159 Halsey Street, a 4-story, 16-unit tenement built in 1895 in Bedford-Stuyvesant, recent months have shown recurring maintenance issues, particularly in plumbing and water systems. Between March and June 2025, multiple plumbing-related violations were documented, including problems with bathtubs/showers and basins/sinks, along with various paint/plaster issues affecting ceilings and cabinets. During this period, there were also three heat/hot water complaints in March 2025, though these were either resolved or inaccessible for inspection.

More recently, in June 2025, additional plumbing and ceiling issues were reported as immediate emergencies, while a slow water leak was documented. The building has a history of rodent activity, with multiple instances of rat activity reported between 2022 and 2024, though the most recent inspection in March 2025 passed. The building's maintenance history reveals ongoing challenges with basic infrastructure. Apartment 1B has multiple open violations from a December 2024 inspection, including issues with plaster surfaces, paint requirements, floor coverings, and the presence of mice infestation.

A hot water issue with temperatures exceeding 130 degrees was also noted in this inspection. The property has experienced building system concerns, as evidenced by previous boiler-related violations in 2020, and facade maintenance issues were identified in 2022 with concrete stucco dislodging from the front facade. The Department of Buildings and Housing Preservation and Development records show a pattern of work requiring attention, though there have been some violations that were resolved through proper certification. The building has maintained an active bedbug control history, though recent filings (2022-2024) show minimal infestations, with only one reported case in 2021.