849 Bushwick Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221
The three-story building at 849 Bushwick Avenue, owned by Harry Rubin, has experienced a series of ongoing maintenance and safety issues since 2023, with the most recent plumbing problems involving sinks, toilets, and bathtubs occurring in April 2025. The property has faced multiple rat activity inspections throughout 2024-2025, with the most recent inspection in July 2025 confirming continued rodent presence.
Recent significant concerns include multiple instances of fire escape access problems, particularly in late 2024 and early 2025, along with a heat/hot water issue affecting the entire building in January 2025. The building's maintenance history shows recurring plumbing issues, including emergency situations in early 2025, and various structural concerns such as issues with flooring, windows, and garbage storage. The Department of Buildings has documented several serious concerns, including findings of illegal conversion to SROs in 2024, and multiple failed inspection attempts regarding illegal conversions between 2019 and 2024.
Environmental Control Board violations in 2024 imposed penalties related to blocked exit passageways and unpermitted conversions. While there have been violations regarding bedbug reporting requirements and building maintenance codes, the building has consistently reported zero infested units, suggesting effective eradication protocols when infestations were detected. The property has undergone several inspections and received multiple violation notices, though many complaints have resulted from inspectors being unable to gain access, particularly regarding fire safety and unsanitary conditions.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 1 |
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Year built | 1920 |
Total area | 2888 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HEREAFTER CONVERTED CLASS B |

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