848 Hart Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

848 Hart Street is a 6-unit, 3-story New Law Tenement building constructed in 1931, currently owned by Joe Stein. The property has experienced significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years, with particular concern over multiple unresolved access issues for inspections. Most notably, in May 2024, there were multiple complaints regarding unsanitary conditions, plumbing issues (including sewage and sink problems), and general maintenance concerns (including electrical, flooring, and intercom systems) - many of which HPD could not inspect due to access issues.

The building has also faced persistent rat activity, with multiple bait applications recorded between 2023-2025, though it did pass an initial rodent inspection in February 2025. The property has several active or recent violations requiring attention. These include multiple unfiled External Low-Pressure Inspection violations from 2018-2023, indicating potential maintenance oversights.

In 2024, there was a violation for removing a posted vacate order, and multiple complaints related to illegal conversions and after-hours work, though inspections often resulted in "Unable to Gain Access" findings. Historical issues include serious maintenance concerns in late 2023-early 2024 in apartment 1R, including problems with windows, hot water temperature, and various fixtures. The building's bedbug reports for 2023-2025 show no infestations, and it passed a rodent inspection in February 2025, though earlier inspections noted rat activity. While several violations and complaints from 2018-2023 have been resolved, including those related to illegally converted spaces and various maintenance issues, the building continues to face challenges with access for inspections and maintaining timely compliance with safety regulations.