75 Wilson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The 9-unit, 2-story building at 75 Wilson Avenue in Bushwick, owned by Sam Berkowitz, has a complex history spanning over a decade. Most recently, in early 2025, there were concerns about both carbon monoxide and smoke detector compliance, though HPD inspectors were unable to gain access to verify these safety issues. Between 2018-2020, the building experienced multiple sanitary and maintenance problems, including mold, sewage issues, plumbing problems (toilet), and pest infestations, with some issues (mold) being properly addressed and closed.

The property has a troubling history of rodent activity, with inspections showing "Rat Activity" in 2022, 2023, and 2024, though recent inspections in 2025 have passed. There are three open violations from 2011 related to illegal double-cylinder locks on building entrances that have not been resolved. The building has undergone significant construction work and permit activity in recent years, with multiple permits issued from 2020-2023 under job number 321286292.

In late 2022, serious construction safety violations were documented, including lack of proper drawings, combustible materials, and inadequate worker safety measures, resulting in numerous Environmental Control Board violations. The property has maintained an active bedbug reporting record from 2023-2024, consistently showing zero infested units. Despite these issues, recent inspections for both rodent presence and bedbug infestation have shown improvements, though the building's safety and maintenance history remains concerning, particularly regarding access issues for inspectors, unresolved locks violations, and past construction safety violations.