189 Halsey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216
The 3-unit, 3-story brownstone at 189 Halsey Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, built in 1886 and currently owned by Lorraine Roach, has experienced persistent pest-related challenges over recent years.
The building has accumulated multiple open Housing Maintenance Code violations between 2021 and 2024, all relating to the failure to file annual bedbug reports as required by HPD regulations. Most concerningly, there has been a recurring pattern of rat activity documented between 2024 and mid-2025, with the most recent inspections in July 2025 showing continued rodent presence.
Between 2024 and 2025, the property underwent several rodent control interventions, including multiple bait applications - at least eight instances were recorded in 2024 alone, with inspections in June and July 2025 showing active rat activity despite these measures. The building's historical conversion from a Class B to a heretofore converted building classification adds another layer of complexity, though the implications of this designation may vary based on its current usage.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 3 |
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Year built | 1886 |
Total area | 3224 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS B |

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