167 Starr Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The 4-story, 8-unit tenement building at 167 Starr Street in Bushwick, owned by Joel Jacobowitz, has experienced ongoing maintenance challenges since at least 2020, with the most pressing current issue being a recently reported mold problem (May 2025) that resulted in HPD violations. The building has a persistent history of heat and hot water issues, with multiple emergency complaints in 2025, 2024, 2022, and 2020, though many were resolved promptly.

Recent inspections (2023-2025) show continued rodent activity, with several rat inspections requiring bait application and noting rat activity between December 2023 and January 2025, though the most recent compliance inspection in July 2025 passed. Apartment 3L has multiple open violations from 2021 requiring attention, including issues with pests (mice and roaches), missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, bathroom and kitchen wall painting requirements, and various maintenance concerns. The building's management has faced scrutiny for various unsanitary conditions, including mold (most recently in 2025), pests (2024), and multiple heat/hot water complaints across different years.

While there have been periodic bedbug reports filed (most recently showing no infested units), the building has had consistently documented rodent issues despite passing some recent inspections. The property's violation history shows some open violations from 2021 that remain unresolved, particularly regarding unit 3L's maintenance and safety equipment. Recent rodent inspection records indicate ongoing pest management efforts, with multiple bait applications noted throughout 2023-2025, though compliance inspections have occasionally shown improvement.