78 Starr Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237
78 Starr Street is a 3-story, 6-unit residential building located in Bushwick and built in 1931, currently owned by Samuel Landau. The property has experienced recurring rodent issues, with multiple inspections in 2024-2025 confirming rat activity and the recent need for bait applications. The building has a history of maintenance and compliance challenges, including an active violation from 2021 regarding illegal cellar modifications creating unauthorized living spaces and bathrooms, for which a penalty of $1,250 was imposed.
The building has also faced several pest-related issues, with multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions due to pests in March and April 2021, though some inspections found no violations. Significant building maintenance events include a 2024 window pane complaint, which was investigated but found to have no violations. The property has experienced multiple heat and hot water complaints, primarily in 2021, with some investigations finding no violations.
Several housing maintenance code violations were recorded in 2021 regarding required postings and documentation, including bedbug reporting requirements and carbon monoxide detector notices, though these violations were subsequently closed. The building's cellar space has been a particular point of contention, with multiple complaints in 2021 regarding unauthorized use and modifications, though some related illegal conversion violations have since been resolved. Recent rodent activity has continued to be a concern, with multiple inspections and bait applications required in 2025, suggesting ongoing pest management challenges within the building.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 6 |
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Year built | 1931 |
Total area | 4350 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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