88 Starr Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The 5-unit, 3-story building at 88 Starr Street in Bushwick, owned by Chet Corp and constructed in 1931, has faced several significant maintenance and safety challenges in recent years. Most notably, there have been multiple heating and hot water outages reported in 2025, with complaints being filed in January, March, and April of that year.

The building has also experienced electrical issues, including a power outage in April 2025, and was subject to emergency code violations in 2023 for unsanitary conditions, including mold and carbon monoxide detector issues. The property has been dealing with persistent rodent problems, with multiple inspections and bait applications recorded throughout 2024 and 2025, suggesting ongoing pest management challenges. The building's structural integrity has come into question more recently, with multiple complaints in mid-2024 regarding building shaking and potential structural stability issues, particularly in relation to construction work at an adjacent property at 86 Starr Street.

These complaints resulted in active violations requiring structural monitoring and repairs. The property has also faced compliance issues regarding building maintenance and unauthorized work, with several Department of Buildings violations recorded in 2024, including concerns about facade damage and improperly installed air conditioning units. While the building has maintained a zero-report status for bedbug infestations in the most recent reporting periods (2022-2024), the combined history of heating system failures, electrical problems, pest infestations, and structural concerns indicates ongoing management challenges for this aging tenement building.