852 Hart Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The 6-unit, 3-story residential building at 852 Hart Street in Bushwick, owned by Joel Rubin, has been exhibiting persistent pest control issues over recent years. Most notably, there has been consistent rat activity documented throughout 2023 and into 2025, with multiple bait applications and inspections showing ongoing rodent presence.

The building, constructed in 1931, has also faced challenges with waste management, as evidenced by two unsanitary condition complaints regarding garbage/recycling storage in August and September of 2018, though these complaints were closed without violations being issued. In terms of regulatory compliance, the property has maintained its bedbug reporting requirements as demonstrated by four consecutive filings between March 2022 and December 2024, showing zero infested units during these periods.

The building's maintenance record shows some oversight issues, including a violation in 2023 related to the late filing of the 2018 external low pressure inspection, which was subsequently dismissed. Earlier violations from 2021 and 2022 regarding annual bedbug report filings were issued, though their current status is not explicitly noted in the available data. While the building has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements since March 2022, the recurring rat activity and past waste management issues suggest ongoing challenges with maintaining optimal living conditions.