857 Hart Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The six-unit New Law Tenement building at 857 Hart Street in Bushwick, owned by Ismael Feliciano, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past several years. Most notably, there have been two emergency plumbing incidents involving toilets in late 2023 (November) and September 2023, with inspection access issues preventing resolution in the November case.

A significant power outage incident occurred in April 2019, also with access issues preventing inspection. The building had one recorded Housing Maintenance Code violation in April 2021 related to the filing of annual bedbug reports, though this appears to be an administrative matter rather than a direct impact on resident conditions. While the bedbug reporting history shows consistent filings from 2019 through 2024, with all periods reporting zero infested or eradicated units, the building has faced persistent rodent issues.

Between 2023 and 2025, multiple inspections have identified rat activity, with the most recent inspection in June 2025 confirming ongoing rodent presence. The building has passed some inspections (notably in December 2022 and June 2024), but the frequency of rodent-related findings suggests this remains a significant maintenance challenge. The combined history of plumbing issues, electrical outages, and rodent activity, along with access difficulties for inspections, paints a picture of a building requiring ongoing attention to basic maintenance systems and pest control.