1027 Halsey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The three-story, three-unit building at 1027 Halsey Street in Bushwick, owned by Joseph Lax, was constructed in 2005 and has experienced several maintenance issues over its years of operation. The most recent service request, filed in September 2023, concerned a window frame issue that could not be inspected by HPD due to access problems. A series of interconnected problems emerged in August-September 2021, including multiple water leak complaints (both heavy and slow flow), electrical lighting issues, and ceiling paint/plaster problems, all of which resulted in violations.

Notably, there are several open Housing Maintenance Code violations from September 2021 concerning Apartment 1, including water leak repairs, electrical lighting fixture issues, and problems with plastered surfaces and paint. Additionally, there are concerns about a fire egress issue related to an obstructed window with unlawful gates. The building has maintained regular compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with the most recent report for 2023-2024 showing no infestations or re-infested units.

Rodent inspections have generally been positive, with two passing inspections in 2024 and 2025, and only one instance of rat activity noted in August 2022. Three bedbug violation notices were issued between 2021-2024, though these appear to be administrative rather than indicating an active infestation. While the building's systems have undergone various inspections and violation resolutions, the persistence of open violations from 2021 suggests some ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding water-related issues and apartment repairs. More recent inspections, including the 2024 rodent inspection, indicate better compliance with basic health and safety standards.