185 Stanhope Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237
The three-story, six-unit tenement building at 185 Stanhope Street in Bushwick, owned by Jack Garber, has experienced significant and recurring maintenance issues over the past two years (2023-2025).
Most notably, there have been multiple heat and hot water complaints in late 2024 (November), with consecutive emergency complaints filed through HPD. More recently, in March 2025, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene found rodent violations, with several inspections throughout 2024-2025 consistently showing "Rat Activity." The building has also faced various maintenance challenges, including plumbing issues, electrical problems, and concerns about ventilation systems, with multiple violations related to door/window conditions, particularly at the building's entrance vestibule.
The property has a concerning history of illegal conversion complaints, with three active complaints in 2024-2025 alone, including an inspection in April 2025 that was marked as "Inspector Unable To Gain Access." A notable environmental violation was recorded in March 2023 regarding unpermitted work related to water/waste lines in the cellar level. While the building maintains a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases from 2019 through 2024, the ongoing rodent issues and multiple open violations, particularly regarding building entrance security and various interior maintenance matters in apartment 1R, suggest persistent challenges with building upkeep and tenant comfort.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 6 |
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Year built | 1931 |
Total area | 4125 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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