787 Hart Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

787 Hart Street is a 6-unit, 3-story Old Law Tenement building located in Bushwick, built in 1931 and currently owned by Josh Rose. The building has experienced recurring maintenance challenges over the past three years, with particular issues related to plumbing and pest control. Most recently, in mid-2024, there were plumbing complaints involving both a bathtub/shower and basin/sink, with violations issued for the latter.

The building has shown persistent rodent issues, with multiple DOHMH inspections between 2023 and 2025 confirming rat activity, though the most recent inspection in July 2025 noted bait application. Between 2021 and 2024, there were several violations related to infestations, including cockroaches in apartment 2L in August 2023. The property has also faced various maintenance challenges, including a heat and hot water emergency affecting the entire building in October 2022, and multiple violations related to unsanitary conditions. The building's maintenance history reveals several specific issues requiring attention, including mold in bathroom ceiling in apartment 1R (August 2023), obstructed fire escape in August 2023, and various plumbing problems affecting apartment 2R (2024).

A notable development is the ongoing investigation into potential illegal conversion, with a complaint filed in February 2025 and inspection attempt in April 2025 showing access denial. The building has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements since 2021, consistently reporting zero infested units. Recent inspections and reports suggest some improvement, with bait applied in the most recent rodent control effort, though the frequency of rat activity confirmations indicates persistence of pest challenges. The property has also addressed several maintenance violations, as evidenced by the certified dates of violation corrections, though some issues have required multiple inspections to resolve.