842 Hart Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

842 Hart Street is a 3-story, 6-unit residential building constructed in 1931 in Bushwick, currently owned by Dave Denis. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past several years, with the most pressing concerns being door security, heating, and pest management. Most recently, in June 2025, multiple emergency complaints regarding door issues were filed and inspected, though no housing law violations were found.

The building has faced significant heating system challenges, particularly in late 2024 when multiple complaints about lack of heat and hot water were reported, though these issues were reportedly resolved when inspected. Pest management has been an ongoing concern, with multiple rodent activity reports and inspections recorded between 2024 and 2025, including bait application in July 2025. Current open violations indicate several outstanding maintenance issues, including problems with self-closing doors at the first-story vestibule (classified as Class B and C violations from 2023-2024), and non-compliance with annual bedbug reporting requirements.

The building's systems have required various emergency interventions in 2025, including safety inspections for smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and repairs to door/security systems. Historical records (2019-2022) show consistent reporting of issues with building systems, including intercom/buzzer problems, water leakage, and garbage storage concerns. While the building has demonstrated some responsiveness to maintenance issues, as evidenced by many closed complaints, the pattern of recurring problems suggests ongoing infrastructure and maintenance challenges.