176 Suydam Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

176 Suydam Street is a 3-story, 6-unit old law tenement building located in Bushwick and owned by Hui Zhen Kuang. The building, constructed in 1931, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, with particular concern in 2024 when multiple violations were documented, especially in apartment 3L. These included problems with the roof leaking, defective kitchen floor, broken plastered surfaces, and a mold condition.

There are also serious safety concerns, with open violations for missing carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors in apartment 3L, as well as violations related to improper stair safety and fire safety concerns in common areas. The building has had recurring issues with plumbing, flooring, and plaster work, as evidenced by multiple 311 service requests and Housing Maintenance Code complaints throughout 2024. Recent inspections and service requests indicate ongoing maintenance challenges, including water leaks, floor problems, and various repair needs.

The Department of Buildings has an active violation on record from June 2023 regarding failure to file the 2018 external low-pressure inspection. While the building has maintained a clean record for bedbugs since 2020, there have been persistent issues with rodent activity, as evidenced by multiple inspections showing rat activity between 2022 and 2025, though the most recent inspection in April 2025 passed. These records collectively suggest a building with significant ongoing maintenance and safety compliance challenges, particularly affecting the third floor and common areas, with structural and safety systems requiring attention.