998 Halsey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The three-story, three-unit residential building at 998 Halsey Street in Bushwick, owned by Edwin Rodriguez, has experienced several significant maintenance issues since its construction in 2007. Most notably, in late 2021, there were multiple documented complaints regarding heat and hot water problems, with violations issued by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) related to inadequate heating in Apartment 1.

The building also faced recurring mold issues in early 2020, with multiple complaints and violations recorded between January and August of that year. More recently, an August 2023 inspection revealed a Class C violation regarding a self-closing door at the first-story public hall, and a December 2021 inspection identified several administrative violations including the need for proper notices regarding smoke detector requirements and carbon monoxide detecting devices.

The property has undergone various inspections and corrections related to illegal modifications, particularly concerning the cellar space, with active violations remaining as of 2020 regarding unauthorized work and occupancy contrary to the building's certificate of occupancy. However, bedbug reports have shown zero infestation cases since 2019, indicating good pest control management, and recent rodent inspections from 2022 through 2025 have consistently passed, with only initial rat activity noted in late 2018 before remediation measures were implemented. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of reactive rather than proactive responses to violations, with multiple instances of HPD being unable to gain access for inspections during 2020-2021, though most recent violations appear to be regularly addressed and closed upon inspection.