805 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11206

The 4-story, 3-unit building at 805 Broadway, owned by Joseph Brunner and located in Bushwick, has experienced recurring pest and maintenance issues over the past several years. Most notably, there has been an ongoing rodent problem, with recent inspections in 2025 showing mixed results, including both passed inspections and instances of rat activity. A rat sighting complaint was filed in April 2025, resulting in violations that warrant follow-up inspections.

The building has also faced significant safety violations, particularly in 2018, when a series of citations were issued including inadequate heating, locked access to the heating system, and missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in apartment 1, though these were ultimately certified as corrected in late 2023. The property has had multiple inspections and compliance checks related to pest control, with varied results showing both rat activity and successful bait applications. Three complaints regarding unsanitary conditions and pests were filed in December 2018, though one of these inspections was unable to gain access.

The building owner has maintained consistent bedbug reporting over the years, with all reports showing zero infested, eradicated, or re-infested units between 2019 and 2024, suggesting effective pest management in this area. More recently, in 2024, there were complaints about potential unlicensed activity and illegal hotel rooms, though inspectors were unable to gain access during these visits. Despite these challenges, it is worth noting that the property has shown some improvement in recent inspections, with several passing results in 2025 and 2024, though pest activity continues to be a recurring issue.