238 Stockholm Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The 4-story, 8-unit tenement building at 238 Stockholm Street in Bushwick, owned by Isaac Fried, has experienced persistent maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, there have been multiple complaints about heating and hot water systems, with three emergency complaints in November 2024, and continuing rodent activity as evidenced by recent inspections in 2025, with rat sightings reported in April 2025 and April 2024.

The building has a concerning history of heating system problems, documented through multiple HPD complaints, and in late 2024, significant violations were issued regarding inadequate heat and hot water supply specifically affecting apartment 3R. The building's maintenance record reveals several Code violations between 2022-2023, including an active violation as of 2024 for failure to file annual external low-pressure inspections from 2018-2023. Historical violations have included issues with fire safety, including obstructed fire exits, and multiple instances of illegal occupancy concerns dating back several years, particularly regarding cellar space.

While there have been documented pest control measures taken, including regular inspections, the persistent pattern of rodent activity suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance. The property has also shown occasional plumbing issues, including documented water leaks and toilet problems in 2020, and various floor-related complaints between 2018 and 2019. More recently, in 2022, multiple violations were issued for apartment 4R regarding various safety and maintenance issues, including electrical wiring concerns, roof leaks, and the need for smoke and carbon monoxide detector repairs, though these were certified as corrected by mid-2022.