163 Starr Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The 4-story, 8-unit tenement building at 163 Starr Street in Bushwick, owned by Edward Tristram, has experienced several maintenance issues over the past two years that merit attention. Most notably, between September-October 2023, there were multiple emergency complaints regarding heat/hot water issues, flooring problems, and unsanitary conditions related to mold, all of which were subsequently verified as corrected by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

More recent complaints from April 2024 involved door frame and cabinet issues, though no violations were ultimately issued for these complaints. The property has shown some concerning trends in pest control management, though recent reports suggest improvement. Bedbug reports for the past three years (2022-2025) show minimal infestation activity, with only one incident reported in 2019.

However, rodent inspections reveal a more complex situation: while the building has passed recent inspections in 2025 and late 2024, there were multiple instances of rat activity recorded throughout 2023 and 2024, with bait application required in several cases between December 2023 and July 2024. The most recent inspection in June 2025 was conducted and passed, though given the previous history of rat activity, continued monitoring would be prudent. The building's overall condition history suggests a pattern of addressing maintenance issues promptly when they are reported, but the frequency and nature of the complaints indicate periodic challenges with building systems and conditions.