68 Steuben Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205

68 Steuben Street is a 3-story, 6-unit residential building located in Clinton Hill, built in 1905 and currently owned by Tadeusz Rutkowski. The property has experienced recurring pest control challenges, with the most recent complaint regarding unsanitary conditions and pests filed in February 2025, though HPD was unable to conduct a proper inspection. Previous health concerns include a mold incident in November 2019 which was investigated by HPD but resulted in no violations being issued.

The building has maintained an active bedbug report compliance status, with the most recent filings (May 2025 and August 2024) showing zero infested units. The property has several important safety and maintenance issues that require attention. Current active violations from September 2023 include concerns with the chimney system (half-full base) and an improperly maintained Noritz hot water heater system, which resulted in fines of $312 and $250 respectively.

Historical violations from 2019 remain open, including gaps in building safety notices regarding gas leak procedures and housing information guides. The building has faced recurring rodent activity issues, with multiple "Rat Activity" reports between 2019 and 2020, though recent inspections (2022 and beyond) have passed. Various safety concerns were documented in late 2019, including problems with the 3rd story balustrade, an iron ladder to the roof scuttle, front entrance doors, and emergency exit requirements, though many of these violations have since been closed. The building's heating system has also experienced maintenance issues, with a Department of Buildings complaint in September 2023 regarding a defective boiler.