251 Halsey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216

The 2-family residential building at 251 Halsey Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Cveta Popovic, has experienced recurring pest management challenges, particularly with rodent activity, throughout the past several years. Most recently, from October 2023 to April 2025, there have been multiple documented rat sightings and conditions attracting rodents, with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) reporting active rat activity during inspections in March and June 2025.

The building has also faced sanitation concerns, including a March 2025 complaint regarding garbage/recycling storage that could not be fully inspected by HPD. The property has a history of construction-related issues and safety concerns, particularly evident in the September 2023 violations that remain active, including failure to maintain fireproofing, electrical safety issues, and structural concerns with exposed sheetrock. Between 2020-2021, multiple ECB violations were recorded regarding construction safety compliance and inadequate site safety plans, though these were generally resolved through proper remediation.

The building has undergone several inspections and investigations relating to these issues, including cases of blocked entryways and debris accumulation, though many complaints resulted in "No Violation Warranted" findings upon inspection. While some past violations and complaints have been resolved, the recurring nature of rodent-related issues and recent sanitation concerns suggests ongoing maintenance challenges that impact resident quality of life. The most recent permits on file, issued in 2020-2021, were primarily for general building maintenance and alterations.