320 Halsey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216

The three-story, two-family house at 320 Halsey Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, currently owned by Donald Harris, has experienced significant maintenance challenges, particularly in 2018-2019. Multiple complaints throughout early 2019 indicated persistent issues with plumbing, heating, and unsanitary conditions, including mold and water leaks, with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) often unable to access the property for inspection.

The building showed particular concern in 2018 when a series of Housing Maintenance Code violations were documented for the second-floor apartment, including problems with rodents, roaches, and multiple plumbing issues affecting the kitchen sink and bathroom facilities. Specifically, there were several violations related to defective radiator systems, with broken air-valves and connection issues noted in multiple rooms. Most concerning was the period between June and July 2019, when multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding plumbing issues, radiators, mold, and pest infestations.

However, the building has shown improvement in recent years, with rodent inspections conducted in 2018, 2022, and 2024 all passing. The most recent documentation from 2024 shows no active rodent violations, and there have been no new HPD complaints or violations recorded since mid-2019. The building's persistent issues during 2018-2019, particularly regarding basic services like heat, hot water, and plumbing systems, indicate a period of significant maintenance challenges, though the absence of recent complaints suggests improved conditions in the intervening years.