234 Stanhope Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The 5-unit, 3-story tenement building at 234 Stanhope Street in Bushwick, owned by Janki Dhanjani, was constructed in 1931 and has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years. The most notable cluster of problems occurred in December 2018, when multiple complaints were filed regarding various maintenance issues including mold, electrical problems (no lighting), plumbing issues, pests, and problems with the intercom system and mailbox. These complaints resulted in multiple HPD violations, particularly affecting Apartment 2L, which had issues with electrical outlets, light fixtures, and safety equipment such as smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

While these violations were certified as closed in January 2019, it's worth noting that several complaints from December 2018 were closed due to lack of access for inspection. More recent history shows some ongoing concerns with the property. An illegal conversion complaint was filed in November 2024, though inspectors found no violations at the time of inspection in December 2024. The building has maintained a clean bedbug record, with zero infestations reported since 2018.

However, there have been periodic rodent-related issues, particularly in 2022-2023 when multiple inspections revealed rat activity, though recent inspections from 2023-2025 have passed without issues. The most recent inspection from March 2025 showed no sign of rat activity, suggesting improved pest management practices. While the property has experienced various maintenance challenges over the years, the more recent record indicates better overall conditions, with no bedbug infestations or major violations reported in the past two years. The building's history shows a pattern of addressing violations and complaints, though access issues for inspection during the 2018 complaints period stand out as a notable concern.