1125 Halsey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The two-family house at 1125 Halsey Street in Bushwick, owned by Phil Canaj, was built in 1920 and consists of two stories with three units. The building has experienced several maintenance issues over recent years, with the most concerning being an unsanitary condition involving pests reported in August 2024, which HPD was unable to inspect due to access issues.

In 2023, there were security concerns when two class C violations were issued for illegal double-cylinder key-operated locks at the entrance to apartment 1. The building underwent significant HPD inspections in March-April 2022, resulting in multiple violations related to flooring, walls, and windows, though not all areas could be accessed for inspection. A notable health and safety concern emerged in 2022 regarding lead-based paint hazards in apartment 2 (2nd floor), along with various maintenance violations including issues with door frames, window frames, and broken tiles.

While the building has received several complaints about unauthorized work and permit issues in 2022, investigations showed inspectors were often unable to gain access for verification. On a positive note, the building has maintained good pest management protocols, as evidenced by passing rodent inspections in 2022, 2024, and 2025, and there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past three years (2023-2025). The most recent inspection history shows consistent rodent control compliance, with regular inspections passing without any violations.