343 Grove Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The three-story, six-unit Old Law Tenement at 343 Grove Street in Bushwick, owned by Benny Breur and built in 1931, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past five years. Most notably, there has been a recurring pattern of water-related problems, with three separate reports of slow water leaks in September 2020, one of which resulted in violations, and a 2020 mold issue that was not properly investigated due to access issues.

The building has also faced structural concerns, evidenced by multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations in 2022, including missing balusters in the public hall stairs, a freestanding radiator issue, and a missing scuttle hatch door. A concerning lead paint violation was documented in March 2021 in apartment 3R's kitchen, along with a mold issue in the bathroom that required remediation. The property has faced persistent pest control challenges, with multiple rodent activity reports between 2023 and 2025, including rat activity identified during inspections in June and December 2024.

Although there was one documented case of bedbugs in 2022, subsequent annual reports from 2023 to 2024 show no infestations. The building's systems have experienced various maintenance issues, including heating problems in February 2019 that required inspection access (which was not granted), and door/window maintenance issues in both 2019 and 2020. The most recent inspections indicate ongoing attention is required for both rodent control and general building maintenance, as evidenced by multiple compliance inspections showing rat activity in 2024 and 2025.