990 Halsey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The three-story residential building at 990 Halsey Street in Bushwick, owned by Jason Haitkin and constructed in 2004, has experienced significant maintenance challenges in recent months. In October 2024, multiple complaints were filed regarding various issues including unsanitary conditions (pests and garbage storage), water leaks (heavy flow and damp spots), mold, ventilation system problems, and concerns about walls and window frames.

These complaints, which were categorized as both emergency and non-emergency, were generally met with inspection attempts by HPD, though the inspectors were unable to complete their evaluations, leading to closed cases with instructions for residents to re-file if issues persisted. The building has maintained a consistent record of submitting bedbug reports, showing zero confirmed infestations in recent years, and has generally passed rodent inspections since 2021, with the most recent inspection in June 2025 showing compliance. The property has an established pattern of addressing pest control measures, as evidenced by regular rodent inspections showing improved conditions after initial detections of rat activity in 2018.

A notable housing maintenance code violation was recorded in April 2021 regarding the failure to file an annual bedbug report, though this appears to have been rectified in subsequent years with consistent filings showing no infestation. While the building has demonstrated ongoing efforts to manage insect and rodent issues through inspections and reporting, the recent cluster of October 2024 complaints suggests current maintenance challenges that may affect resident comfort. The building's history shows a mix of compliance and violation, with particular attention needed regarding the responsiveness to housing complaints, as many recent inspection attempts resulted in incomplete evaluations.