248 Stanhope Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The three-story, six-unit building at 248 Stanhope Street in Bushwick, owned by Sam Friedman and constructed in 1931, has experienced recurring pest issues over the past three years, with multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions and pests documented in 2024 and 2022. Most recently, in July 2024, four separate complaints about pest issues were filed with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), though inspectors were unable to gain access to investigate the reported conditions.

Between 2022 and 2024, there were also documented rodent sightings and rat activity, with some inspections resulting in the application of bait. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of violations and service requests, including a 2024 Housing Maintenance Code violation related to bedbug reporting requirements and several Department of Buildings violations from 2023 for failure to file required external low-pressure inspections for multiple years (2018-2021).

Additional historical violations from 2021 indicate problems with heating, hot water supply, and electrical systems in apartment 2L, though these violations were subsequently closed. The building has undergone regular rodent inspections in 2024 and 2025, with the most recent inspection in March 2025 resulting in a passing grade. While the property appears to be actively addressing its maintenance issues, the repeated nature of pest complaints and recent violations suggest ongoing challenges with building upkeep and resident comfort.