855 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11206
855 Broadway is a three-story, four-unit residential building located in Bushwick, Brooklyn, owned by Yaron Shemesh and built in 1910 as an Old Law Tenement. The property has a concerning pattern of maintenance issues, particularly regarding heat and plumbing systems. Most notably, in October 2022, there was a heat and hot water complaint affecting the entire building, though HPD was unable to gain access for inspection.
The building has been subject to multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations related to bedbug reporting requirements between 2021 and 2024, with the most recent open violation from April 2024 regarding the failure to file an annual bedbug report. The building has experienced significant plumbing and electrical work without proper permits, with three related complaints filed in March 2024, though inspectors were unable to gain access during some inspections. Environmental Control Board violations from 2023 detail unauthorized electrical work throughout the building and improper plumbing installations in the first-floor commercial space, with an active violation from March 2023 regarding an unpermitted electrical panel installation.
There have been persistent issues with rodent activity, particularly in 2024, with multiple inspections showing rat activity and the application of bait in response to infestations. However, recent inspections in 2025 showed some improvement, with the most recent rodent inspection in July 2025 resulting in a passed status. The building's bedbug reporting history from 2022-2023 shows no reported infestations, though there were multiple violations for failure to submit proper documentation. The property has undergone various inspection and maintenance activities between 2022 and 2025, with some improvements observed but persistent issues remaining, particularly regarding unauthorized renovations and rat activity.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 4 |
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Year built | 1910 |
Total area | 4126 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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