83 Bleecker Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

83 Bleecker Street is a 3-story, 6-unit Old Law Tenement building located in Bushwick and owned by Tom Rosenberg. The 1931 building has experienced persistent rodent issues in recent years, with multiple rat sightings reported between 2023 and 2025, most recently in July 2025. Monthly rodent activity reports consistently show evidence of rat presence, with bait applications occurring as recently as July 2025.

The building has also faced several significant maintenance challenges, including a series of heat and hot water complaints in December 2022 affecting the entire building, and multiple instances of mold and unsanitary conditions reported between 2022 and 2023. Notably, there were two building stability complaints in 2021 and 2022 regarding shaking or vibrating conditions, with violations issued in both cases. Recent inspections have revealed ongoing safety concerns, including a 2023 violation for an unsecured banister at the second-story public hall.

The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has conducted multiple inspections in response to rodent complaints, with follow-up inspections planned to address violations. Building violations from 2022-2023 highlighted issues with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, self-closing doors, and emergency repair needs. While the building's Bedbug Reporting history shows no infestations from 2019 to 2024, the persistent rodent activity and recurring maintenance issues suggest ongoing challenges with building upkeep and resident comfort.