233 Suydam Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

233 Suydam Street is a three-story, five-unit old law tenement building in Bushwick, built in 1931 and currently owned by Steven Speranza. The property has a concerning pattern of maintenance issues, with multiple violations and service requests spanning several years. Most notably, there have been recurring issues with rodent activity, with inspection results showing rat activity in 2024 and 2023, though a compliance inspection in July 2025 passed.

The building has also faced persistent unsanitary conditions including mold and pest problems between 2019-2020, for which violations were issued. Recent records show multiple active violations related to failure to file required annual inspections, including bedbug reports from 2021-2024 and external low-pressure inspections from 2018-2023. The building has a documented history of maintenance issues that impact resident safety and comfort.

The Department of Buildings issued various violations in 2021 for problems including roof leaks affecting the third-story public hall ceiling, fire retardant material issues, and various safety concerns in the public hall areas, though some of these were subsequently closed. The property has had multiple 311 service requests for various issues, including heavy water leaks, electrical problems, and wall maintenance needs, though in some cases, inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the reported conditions. The building's inspection history indicates a persistent pattern of maintenance challenges, particularly in relation to sanitation and building safety compliance, with numerous open violations as of 2024.