1245 Halsey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The four-story, seven-unit New Law Tenement building at 1245 Halsey Street in Bushwick, constructed in 1906 and currently owned by 1245 Halsey Street, LLC, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past few years. Most notably, from late 2023 to mid-2024, there were multiple complaints related to unsanitary conditions, including two sewage-related incidents, as well as issues with cabinets and flooring, though inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) generally found no violations.

The building has also faced challenges with heat and hot water systems, with complaints recorded in both 2022 and 2023, and water leak issues in 2023. A heating system violation was documented in June 2023 affecting the entire building, and by 2025, there was a Partial Stop Work Order related to plumbing issues. The property has been relatively free of bedbug infestations since 2018, with all annual reports showing zero infested units.

Rodent control efforts showed some fluctuation between 2021-2025, with various baiting applications indicating initial rat activity in 2021, though recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 passed without issues. The building's maintenance history includes several violations being addressed, such as an electrical service issue in Apartment 3L (2023) and various safety requirements being met, including window guard installations and the posting of gas leak procedures in common areas. The interpretation of the Department of Buildings related to work without a permit from 2018 remains active, associated with modifications to a first-floor commercial space and cellar conversion.