1009 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The 6-story residential building at 1009 Broadway in Bushwick, owned by Leon Farhi, has undergone several maintenance and compliance challenges since its construction in 1987. The property, which contains 10 units and is classified as COMMERCIAL ALTERED CLASS A, has experienced recurring issues with its flooring systems, as evidenced by multiple Housing Maintenance Code Complaints spanning 2023-2024. During this period, there were also concerns about mold and ceiling conditions, though HPD inspections typically found no violations.

The building's commercial space has had some health-related incidents, including multiple rodent/insect/garbage complaints in 2024 and earlier, with the most recent one closing in January 2025. While the property has consistently passed rodent inspections throughout 2022-2025, there were instances of rat activity recorded in 2022. The building's recent history shows several inspection requests related to unauthorized work, electrical wiring concerns, and plumbing issues during late 2023, though inspections generally found no violations. Notably, the property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations over the past six reporting periods from 2020-2025, with no infestations reported.

Recent rodent inspections in 2025 continue to indicate compliance with health regulations, though previous years showed some concerning patterns. The building currently has one active violation from October 2020, while multiple complaints about work without permits were recorded in late 2023, along with various health department inspections related to food establishments. While the building has faced various maintenance challenges, particularly regarding flooring and sanitary conditions, the property has generally complied with health regulations and has effectively managed pest control, as evidenced by the rodent inspection pass rate and consistent bedbug reports showing no infestations. The owner has responded to most inspection requirements, though there have been instances of inspector access issues.