864 Hart Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

864 Hart Street is a 3-story, 6-unit tenement building located in Bushwick, built in 1931 and currently owned by David Grunfeld. The building has experienced persistent maintenance issues, with the most recent concern being an unverified heat and hot water complaint from November 2024 that HPD could not inspect. In 2020, there were documented water leak problems (both slow leaks and damp spots) that were investigated by HPD without resulting violations.

The building has also faced several maintenance code violations, including an open violation from October 2020 regarding missing wire screens at the skylight in the stairway bulkhead, and another open violation from the same period related to fire retardant material in the third-story public hall ceiling. While the building has maintained a consistent record of bedbug monitoring with no reported infestations from 2019 through 2024, there have been ongoing pest control challenges, particularly regarding rodent activity. The most recent rodent inspection in March 2025 noted rat activity, following a February 2025 failure for other reasons, though inspections in 2024 and parts of 2023 had passed.

The building has undergone various pest management interventions, including bait applications in early 2023. The property has seen regular inspections and monitoring, with official bedbug reports showing all '0' counts for infestation, eradication, or reinfestation across multiple reporting periods from 2019 to 2024. While some maintenance issues have been resolved, including several closed violations, others remain outstanding, particularly concerning bulkhead safety features. The building's age and history as a New Law Tenement are reflected in its diverse range of historic and current maintenance challenges, though recent years have shown consistent bedbug management practices and regular rodent control efforts.