87 Starr Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

87 Starr Street, a 6-unit, 3-story old law tenement built in 1931 in Bushwick and currently owned by Joel Rosen, has experienced several maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, there are multiple active violations regarding the failure to file external low-pressure inspections for 2018-2023, indicating ongoing neglect of building safety systems. In 2021, several issues were documented related to window frames, carbon monoxide detectors, and paint/plaster work, resulting in some violations being issued, though others were closed without violations.

The building has faced significant plumbing and sanitary issues in 2020, with multiple complaints about sewage odors and unsanitary conditions, though some inspections were unable to gain access. A concerning safety event occurred in June 2021 with a carbon monoxide detector issue, which, while inspected with violations issued, indicates potential safety concerns. The building's recent history shows some positive developments, including regular rodent inspections from 2019-2025 showing consistent compliance (passed inspections), and no bedbug infestations reported in the last two monitoring periods (2022-2023 and 2023-2024).

However, there are several outstanding administrative violations from 2021 requiring the posting of various safety notices, including those related to smoke detector requirements, carbon monoxide detection, and gas leak procedures. The building faced work stoppages as recently as 2022 due to revoked approvals and permits, though specific details on this matter are limited. While the building has shown some improvements in pest management and has generally complied with many inspection requirements, the recurring pattern of safety system violations and the failure to maintain proper documentation for low-pressure inspections remains a significant concern.