829 Bushwick Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The 4-unit, 4-story residential building at 829 Bushwick Avenue, owned by Remi Reisner and constructed in 1931, has experienced several maintenance and safety concerns over the past few years. Most notably, in 2023, there were multiple emergency situations related to safety systems, including smoke and carbon monoxide detector issues, along with reports of sewage problems. The building has ongoing violations from April 2023 concerning repairs needed for fire-retardant plaster, a skylight, and particularly concerning, a leaky roof affecting the 4th story public hall. These violations remain open as of October 2023.

A significant regulatory issue has emerged regarding the cellar space, with an active Environmental Control Board violation from January 2023 regarding illegal conversion creating unauthorized living space, including a gas range, kitchen sink, and bathroom facilities, with a $2,500 penalty currently imposed. The building has a history of door-related issues, with several complaints in both 2022 and 2024 regarding access problems for inspections. However, on a positive note, the property has demonstrated consistent rodent control success, passing regular inspections from 2019 through 2025, and has maintained a clear record regarding bedbug infestations, with zero reported cases in the past five years. The building's recent history shows a pattern of addressing safety-related concerns, as evidenced by numerous HPD inspections of various complaints between 2022 and 2024, though these inspections often resulted in no violations being issued.

The most recent complaints from 2024 involve mailbox and electrical wiring issues, which were resolved without citations. While the building has maintained compliance with rodent control requirements and has not reported any bedbug infestations in recent years, the persistence of certain violations and the history of access issues for inspections suggest ongoing management challenges. The most recent housing maintenance code violations, certified in May 2024, pertain to necessary repairs for the front entrance door latches. The building's documentation shows regular 311 service requests and HPD inspections, indicating active monitoring and response to various maintenance issues over time.