300 Palmetto Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The three-story, six-unit building at 300 Palmetto Street in Bushwick, owned by Josef Perlstein, has experienced persistent maintenance issues since at least 2021, with the most recent concerns focusing on garbage storage conditions. Recent complaints from March 2025, which was closed following an HPD inspection showing no violations, follow a similar pattern to a July 2022 complaint that could not be inspected due to access issues. The building has a recurring rodent problem, as evidenced by multiple "Rat Activity" findings in compliance inspections between 2021 and 2025, most recently in May 2025.

There have also been significant infrastructure issues, particularly in February 2022, when multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding heating and water supply problems affecting either the entire building or specific apartments, though these were subsequently verified as corrected by HPD. The third floor, apartment 3L, has documented violations from 2021 related to mold, water leakage, and ceiling damage that remained open as of 2025, despite some being certified for correction. The building's history includes a 2018 violation regarding unauthorized occupancy modifications, which was resolved with no penalties.

The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with all five annual reports between 2021 and 2025 showing zero infested units. A review of recent building data reveals consistent rodent activity, with inspection results indicating ongoing challenges in pest management. The building's maintenance history suggests recurring issues with common areas, particularly regarding waste management and plumbing systems, though many complaints are resolved through inspections or corrections. The property received annual bedbug inspections with no reported infestations, and while several violations were addressed through correction or inspection, some remain open or were only certified for correction after extended periods.