617 Hart Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221
The three-story, six-unit tenement building at 617 Hart Street in Bushwick, owned by Benzion Morgenstern, has demonstrated a concerning pattern of rodent activity over the past three years, with eight documented instances of rat activity between 2022 and 2025, including three separate incidents in 2025 alone.
Compliance inspections have shown mixed results, with the most recent July 2025 inspection passing, while earlier inspections in 2025 (February and January) and the previous year (March 2023) indicated active rodent presence.
The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in any of the eight consecutive annual bedbug reports from 2019 through 2024, all showing zero infested or re-infested units. While the building has successfully passed several rodent inspections, the recurring nature of the rat activity and the relatively recent pattern of inspections showing both passed and failed results suggest ongoing challenges with pest management that could impact resident comfort and safety.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 6 |
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Year built | 1931 |
Total area | 4500 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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