234 Stockholm Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The 3-story, 6-unit residential building at 234 Stockholm Street in Bushwick, owned by Joel Landau, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years. Most recently, in May 2023, a drinking water complaint was investigated by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, though no health code violations were found. The building has a concerning history of heat and water issues, particularly during 2018-2019, when multiple complaints were filed regarding these problems, with several inspections unable to gain access for evaluation.

These issues followed earlier reports of water leaks and ceiling problems in December 2018, all of which were closed without violations being issued. The building's violation history shows a mix of resolved and ongoing issues. Between 2019 and 2021, the property received multiple violations for failing to file annual bedbug reports, though recent filings from 2024 and 2021 indicate no current infestations.

More significantly, there are several open violations from February 2019 related to safety and regulatory compliance in common areas, including missing notices about smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and gas leak procedures, as well as issues with inspection certificate postings. While recent rodent inspections in 2025 show compliance with no rat activity reported, there were instances of rat activity noted in 2024 and earlier in 2023, though these were subsequently addressed through baiting and passed inspections. The building's age (constructed in 1931) and continuing maintenance issues suggest ongoing challenges with building systems and regulatory compliance.