32 Starr Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The three-story, six-unit tenement at 32 Starr Street in Bushwick, owned by Deodat Lowtan and built in 1931, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in May 2025, multiple emergency complaints were filed and subsequently closed by HPD regarding flooring conditions, wall issues, and mold problems, with violations issued that require correction.

The building has also faced persistent rodent issues, with multiple inspections in 2024-2025 consistently showing rat activity, though some inspections passed. Earlier concerns from 2024 included multiple complaints about unsanitary animal conditions and construction dust, while 2022-2023 saw various maintenance issues including door problems, security system failures, and questions about building modifications. The property has a documented history of violations and maintenance needs, including ceiling and wall repairs required in public areas (noted in October 2023 violations) and multiple emergency maintenance requests related to doors and security systems in 2021-2022.

Inspections from 2021-2023 often showed inspectors unable to gain access when investigating complaints, indicating possible communication or access issues. While the building's bedbug reports from 2021-2024 consistently show no infested units, the ongoing rodent activity and recent emergency violations suggest persistent maintenance challenges. The most recent violations from 2025-06-01 indicate an active enforcement process, though the specific resolution dates for these newer violations are not yet available in the records.