762 Hart Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The three-story, five-unit tenement building at 762 Hart Street in Bushwick, owned by Brandon Benitez, has experienced recurring heat and hot water system issues since 2018, with multiple emergency complaints documented between 2018-2022. The most significant of these incidents occurred in January 2022, when violations were issued for inadequate heat and excessive hot water temperatures above 130 degrees in apartment 3A.

The building's recent history shows a single 311 service complaint in July 2024 regarding unsanitary garbage storage conditions, though no violations were found by the HPD. Rodent activity has been a persistent concern, with two instances of rat activity noted in 2022 (April and May), though subsequent inspections have generally resulted in "Passed" ratings, with the most recent rodent inspection in May 2025 showing compliance. The building has maintained a bedbug-free record since 2020-2021, with no reported infestations in the past four consecutive reporting periods.

A preventive maintenance violation from 2006 regarding building registration signage was officially certified as corrected in April 2024. While the heating system issues were pronounced between 2018-2022, including multiple instances of tenants being unable to gain access for inspections, there have been no documented heat-related complaints since early 2022. The building's age (constructed in 1931) and classification as an old law tenement suggest it may face typical maintenance challenges associated with its vintage, though recent inspection results indicate improved compliance with housing maintenance standards.