696 Hart Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The 6-unit, 3-story Old Law Tenement building at 696 Hart Street in Bushwick, owned by Mias Realty Corp, has a mixed record of maintenance and compliance since 2020. Most recently, in August 2023, two notable violations were issued: one for a device preventing the building's first-story entrance door from self-closing, and another for an unsecured fire escape drop ladder shoe. These violations were certified by the end of August 2023.

The building has experienced recurring rodent issues, with rat activity recorded during inspections in August and September 2023, though subsequent inspections in 2024 and 2025 have shown passing results. A concerning active violation exists as of April 2023 regarding the failure to file the 2022 external low-pressure inspection. The property has maintained a consistent record of addressing bedbug reporting requirements, with no reported infestations in the past five years (2019-2024).

While there was one non-emergency complaint about pests in 2022, inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development did not result in any violations. The building's history shows generally good compliance with safety inspections, though a 2021 complaint about work without a permit could not be investigated due to access issues. The property underwent rodent inspections from 2020 to 2025, with most showing good results until 2023, when rat activity was noted in multiple inspections. Recent inspections have shown improvement, with the most recent rodent inspection in February 2025 passing.