304 Stanhope Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The three-story, six-unit building at 304 Stanhope Street in Bushwick, owned by 304 Stanhope LLC, has experienced a series of concerning maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, in January 2025, there were multiple emergency complaints regarding heat and hot water issues, mold, and an electric/gas range problem, though inspectors were often unable to gain access for proper evaluation. The building has a persistent rodent problem, with documented rat activity detected through multiple inspections between 2024 and 2025, despite baiting efforts.

Historical maintenance issues include water leak problems in 2021 (noted as a slow leak) that resulted in violations, and a ventilation system concern, though no violations were issued for the latter. The building's bedbug reporting history shows no infestations or eradications reported between 2021 and 2023, suggesting effective management of this particular issue. The property has documented annual bedbug report violations in 2021 and 2022, though recent filings for 2022-2023 show zero infested units. The building has faced recurring heat and water-related issues, with the most recent heat complaint in 2025 marking the third such complaint since 2018.

While some maintenance issues have been resolved, such as a paint/plaster problem in 2025 which was reported as corrected, others remain concerning. A pattern of unsuccessful inspection attempts (as seen in multiple 2025 complaints) suggests potential challenges in communication or access for regulatory inspections. The property shows active management attempts, as evidenced by recent rodent baiting activities in mid-2024 and multiple compliance inspections, though rat activity continues to be recorded. The building, constructed in 1931, falls under the "Old Law Tenement" classification, which historically has presented various maintenance challenges.