851 Hart Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The 3-story, 6-unit residential building at 851 Hart Street in Bushwick, owned by Edilberto Gonzaga and constructed in 1931, has experienced several notable events over the past decade that impact resident safety and comfort. Most recently, in mid-2025, the building underwent rodent inspections that revealed rat activity, though a subsequent July inspection passed. The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations since late 2021, with all reports between 2021 and 2024 showing zero infested or re-infested units.

The property has experienced recurring rat activity over the past three years, with multiple inspections in 2023-2025 showing this issue, though some inspections also resulted in passing grades. The building has a history of maintaining compliance with housing regulations, though not without some challenges. In 2021, there was a violation regarding refuse accumulation in the cellar, which was resolved by June 2021.

Earlier violations from 2020 were primarily related to safety requirements, including the need to post various safety notices in the public hall, such as smoke detector requirements, carbon monoxide detector requirements, and gas leak procedures - all of which were subsequently addressed. A 2016 violation concerning plaster and paint conditions in Apartment 2R was also resolved. While there was an active Professional Certification Compliance Audit in 2019, the inspector was unable to gain access for the initial visit. Recent permit records show an issued permit in July 2019, though the specific nature and outcome of this work are not detailed in the available data.