13 Belvidere Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206

The two-family residential building at 13 Belvidere Street in Bushwick, owned by Luis Roman and constructed in 1920, has experienced several significant issues over recent years. Most notably, there has been an ongoing rodent problem, with inspections in 2023 and 2024 showing multiple instances of rat activity, though the most recent inspection in October 2024 found no violations. The building was subject to multiple Department of Buildings (DOB) violations in 2019, including illegal conversions and construction without proper permits, particularly concerning unauthorized work in the cellar including water, gas, and electrical installations.

These violations resulted in several Environmental Control Board (ECB) penalties totaling $25,000, though records indicate they have since been resolved. The property has faced compliance issues regarding hazardous violations, with dismissal of some violations occurring in September 2021. Inspection records show a pattern of rat activity and compliance issues, with the most recent rodent inspections in 2025 confirming persistent problems.

Historical data from 2019 reveals multiple DOB complaints regarding vacant, open, and unguarded conditions, as well as failure to comply with vacate orders, though inspections at that time generally found no violations warranting action. The building's certificate of occupancy records indicate it is legally classified as a two-family dwelling with boiler and storage facilities. While recent inspections have shown some improvement (with passed inspections in 2024), the recurring nature of rodent issues and historical compliance problems suggest ongoing maintenance and enforcement challenges.