544 Hart Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The three-story, six-unit tenement building at 544 Hart Street in Bushwick, owned by Kester Osuji, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past two years, with the most concerning being heat and water-related problems. A heat and hot water complaint for the entire building was filed in December 2024, though inspectors were unable to gain access for verification.

The building has shown persistent moisture issues, particularly evidenced by multiple water leak complaints in August 2024, including reports of damp spots and slow leaks, though inspections resulted in no violations. Significantly, there are currently open Class B violations from August 2024 specifically affecting Apartment 3R, including issues with ceiling leaks, mold, and defective plastered surfaces. Additional maintenance concerns documented in 2024 include general issues with mailboxes, flooring, and unsanitary conditions related to garbage and recycling storage, though all these complaints were closed after inspection without violations being issued.

The building's recent history shows a pattern of emergency complaints, particularly in 2024, including a door/window issue reported in June 2025 and the aforementioned heating problems. Despite these challenges, 544 Hart Street has maintained a regular schedule of passing rodent inspections, with the most recent inspection in April 2025 resulting in a passing grade, continuing a consistent pattern of successful rodent control measures since 2019. While many complaints have been addressed through the inspection process, the building continues to face ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding water-related issues and internal building systems, as evidenced by both the open violations and the pattern of service requests.