1231 Halsey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

At 1231 Halsey Street in Bushwick, this 4-story, 8-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1906 has experienced several notable maintenance issues over recent years, most significantly related to heating and hot water systems. Between January and March 2022, there were five separate complaints about heat and hot water problems affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, with at least one inspection revealing temperatures exceeding the maximum allowable 130°F throughout Apartment 2R.

The building has also undergone multiple rodent control efforts, with rat activity noted in 2021 and 2022, though recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 have shown passing results, suggesting improved conditions. The property has maintained a clean bedbug record since 2020, with zero infestations reported in the past five years. Historical violations show a pattern of safety-related issues, including window guard requirements in Apartments 2L and 3R (dating back to 2017), and previous problems with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in Apartment 2R (2015).

An earlier 1985 inspection noted concerns about fire escape access from Apartment 4R. The building's owner, Lisa Bianco, has generally responded to violations, as evidenced by multiple certified dates showing resolution of various issues between 2015 and 2024, though some violations remain open or were only recently closed. The property has undergone regular inspections and while experiencing various maintenance challenges, recent records indicate some improvements, particularly in pest control and heating system response times.