216 Stanhope Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The 6-unit, 3-story Old Law Tenement building at 216 Stanhope Street in Bushwick, owned by Robert Jarmain, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past two years. Most notably, there have been multiple instances of heating and hot water problems, with the most recent emergency complaint filed in December 2023, though it was reported that services were restored shortly thereafter.

The building has also faced persistent sanitation challenges, including reports of mold and pest infestations in March 2023, September 2023, and as recently as September 2024. These issues appear to have been addressed, as no violations were issued following HPD inspections. The property has open violations related to bedbug reporting requirements from both 2022 and 2024, and in late 2023, multiple administrative violations were recorded regarding safety notice postings in the first-story public hall, including requirements for smoke detector information, heating system keyholder notice, and carbon monoxide detector requirements.

Recent rodent inspections have shown active rat activity, with the most recent inspections in March and April 2025 confirming this ongoing issue, following a pattern of rat activity documented since at least 2022. The building's maintenance history shows regular permit filings, with the most recent permits issued in late 2022 and 2023, though there remains an active Department of Buildings violation from June 2023 regarding the failure to file the 2018 external low pressure inspection. While many past housing maintenance code complaints have been resolved without violations being issued, the recurring nature of heating issues, sanitation problems, and rodent activity suggests ongoing maintenance challenges within the building.