218 Stanhope Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The three-story, six-unit tenement building at 218 Stanhope Street in Bushwick, owned by Mendel Jacobowitz, has a documented history of various maintenance and compliance issues from 2021 through 2025. In September 2021, the building experienced multiple housing maintenance complaints including unsanitary conditions related to sewage and mold, door/window issues, and problems with paint and plaster on walls, with some violations issued specifically concerning wall conditions. The building has maintained regular bedbug reporting compliance from 2021 through 2024, consistently reporting zero infested units during these periods.

However, there is an active complaint as of November 2024 regarding potential illegal conversion at the property, though the inspector was unable to gain access for verification. Recent inspections have revealed concerning rodent activity, with multiple inspections between 2023 and 2025 showing evidence of rats in and around the building. The building's maintenance record includes a violation from 2023 related to the failure to file an external low pressure inspection, though this was dismissed in late 2023.

The property has also had issues with water damage and plaster/paint conditions in Apartment 1, which were addressed through violations requiring repairs. While most historical complaints have been resolved, the recurring nature of rat activity and the recent illegal conversion complaint suggest ongoing maintenance and compliance challenges. The building's age (constructed in 1931) and classification as an old law tenement reflect its long history within the New York City housing landscape.