296 Grove Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The three-unit, three-story building at 296 Grove Street in Bushwick, owned by Navon Somekl, has experienced recurrent maintenance challenges since 2022. Most notably, there have been persistent issues with rodent activity, with inspections in 2023 and 2024 consistently showing signs of rat presence, though a routine compliance inspection in June 2025 showed improvement with a "Passed" rating.

The building faced multiple pest-related complaints, including a recent unsanitary condition report in January 2025 that resulted in an HPD inspection attempt where access was not granted. Earlier in 2023, there was a temporary loss of heat and hot water reported, though authorities confirmed these services were restored shortly thereafter.

The building's violation history shows two instances in 2021 and 2022 related to the failure to file annual bedbug reports, though more recent filings from 2022 through 2024 show zero infested units or related incidents. While the property has had recurring pest issues, including multiple inspections in 2023 and 2024 noting rat activity, the documentation suggests that the building is making efforts to address these concerns, as evidenced by the recent rodent inspection pass in June 2025. It's important to note that many service requests and violations have been marked as "Closed," indicating that at least some issues were addressed, though this doesn't necessarily confirm permanent resolution of similar future concerns.