26 Havemeyer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

26 Havemeyer Street is a 5-story, 10-unit residential building in Williamsburg, constructed in 1907 and currently owned by Santiago Gomez. The building has experienced recurring issues with bedbug report compliance, receiving violations for failing to file annual bedbug reports between 2021 and 2024, though recent filings indicate no current infestations. The property has also faced rodent-related challenges, with confirmed rat activity recorded in 2021 and more recent inspections in 2023 showing improved conditions with no violations noted.

In December 2018, the building was involved in significant violations concerning unauthorized transient use, resulting in four Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations related to illegal hotel operations, with penalties totaling $5,250 for failures to maintain proper safety systems including sprinklers and fire alarms, as well as inadequate means of egress. These violations, though resolved, indicate a period of serious safety code non-compliance. More recently, the building has maintained better compliance with health and safety regulations, though occasional issues have persisted, such as an unsanitary pigeon condition reported in March 2023 that was investigated but resulted in no violations.

The most recent bedbug report filed in July 2025, covering the period from November 2023 to October 2024, shows zero infested units, marking an improvement in pest management. The building's violation history includes several dismissed Department of Buildings violations from 2019 related to failure to certify corrections on previously cited ECB violations, though these were ultimately resolved. The property's documented history shows a pattern of pest management challenges and safety compliance issues, particularly between 2018-2021, with more recent records suggesting improvements in maintenance and compliance. The building's current status, as of the latest available data, indicates no active health or safety violations, though the historical record suggests residents should remain vigilant regarding building maintenance and pest control issues.