183 Stanhope Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The three-story, six-unit residential building at 183 Stanhope Street in Bushwick, owned by Tom Rosenberg and constructed in 1931, has experienced several recurring maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been multiple inspections and service requests regarding rat activity, with the most recent inspections in 2025 showing consistent rodent problems.

The building's heating system has also been a significant concern, with two separate Boiler-related violations recorded in 2021 and 2024, detailing various safety deficiencies including missing components and maintenance issues, though these violations were eventually resolved. From late 2021 through 2022, the property underwent inspections related to various code complaints, resulting in one set of violations involving unsafe electrical wiring conditions (exposed wiring at a basement light fixture) and multiple infrastructure issues requiring attention. These included problems with the building's flooring, plumbing (including sewer issues), water leaks, and paint/plaster concerns, particularly affecting public areas and the 1L apartment.

While most of these complaints were resolved without any violations being sustained, one noted violation involved the need to repair wood floors at the third story public hall, which was certified as corrected in 2022. The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with zero cases reported in annual filings since 2019. However, the persistent rodent activity and periodic boiler violations suggest ongoing maintenance challenges.