294 Grove Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The five-story, six-unit residential building at 294 Grove Street in Bushwick, owned by 294 Grove LLC and constructed in 1931, has experienced several maintenance and compliance issues in recent years. Most notably, in March 2024, multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding water leaks (classified as heavy flow) and unsanitary mold conditions, though HPD inspections ultimately found no violations.

The building has maintained an active bedbug management program from 2020-2025, with no reported infestations in the past five reporting periods. While previous years showed some infrastructure challenges, including documented plumbing and appliance issues in Apartment 3 in 2016, these were resolved by 2020. Recent rodent inspections reveal a concerning pattern of rat activity in 2023-2025, with three instances of rat activity recorded in November 2023, December 2023, and November 2024, though these were followed by successful compliance inspections.

The building underwent significant renovation work in 2019, which prompted multiple construction-related complaints and three stop-work orders, though these were ultimately resolved. In 2022, there was a notable issue with unauthorized rooming units in Apartment 1 from 2009 that required cessation. The most recent inspection shows the building is currently under normal compliance standards, though it is worth noting the frequency of maintenance issues reported through both 311 calls and formal violations over the years, particularly surrounding water-related problems and interior conditions.