847 Bushwick Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

847 Bushwick Avenue is a three-story, three-unit residential building located in Bushwick and owned by Linda Vera. Built in 1920, this property has undergone several significant maintenance and compliance events in recent years. Most notably, there has been a persistent rodent issue, with inspections from 2023 through mid-2025 consistently showing rat activity.

The most recent health inspection in September 2024 by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene found violations requiring follow-up inspections. The building's maintenance record shows attention to various compliance issues, including a February 2021 violation for not providing required equipment to test the sprinkler system, though this was certified as corrected by February 2022. Of particular interest, the building has maintained a perfect record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in any of the six annual bedbug reports filed between 2019 and 2025, which is a notable achievement for an older residential building. The property's inspection history reveals both recurring rodent issues and efforts to address safety compliance matters.

While there have been numerous "initial" inspections showing rat activity, the building has sometimes passed subsequent "compliance" inspections, indicating intermittent improvements. A 2021 Housing Maintenance Code violation was issued for failure to file an annual bedbug report, though there is no current indication of ongoing bedbug issues. The building's documentation shows regular monitoring of safety compliance, though the persistent rodent problem remains a significant concern. The most recent inspection data through mid-2025 continues to show rodent activity, suggesting this remains an ongoing maintenance challenge for the property.