37 Granite Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The 6-unit, 3-story tenement building at 37 Granite Street in Bushwick, owned by Luis Gomez, has documented multiple maintenance and safety issues over the past few years. Most recently, in December 2024, a rat sighting was reported, and as of February 2025, rodent activity was confirmed through inspections. The building has faced recurring safety concerns, including unresolved violations as of October 2024 for carbon monoxide detector issues in apartment 1R, and multiple outstanding violations related to broken window mechanisms in apartment 2R.

Between September and December 2023, the property experienced various maintenance challenges, including water leaks (both heavy flow and slow leaks), door/window issues, and problems with heat and hot water across multiple units, many of which could not be properly inspected due to access issues. Notably, there are multiple open Department of Buildings violations regarding the failure to file required external low-pressure inspections from 2018 through 2023. The building's history also includes significant gas-related concerns from late 2022, where inspections revealed improper gas piping installations in the cellar gas meter area for apartment 1R, leading to three violations with a total penalty of $1,250 that were subsequently resolved.

A 2023 inspection even found evidence of mold and unsanitary conditions that required attention. The property's maintenance record shows a pattern of access issues during inspections, with several complaints being closed due to inability to inspect the reported conditions. While some historical records show rodent inspections passing between 2012-2019, the recent pattern of rodent activity suggests ongoing pest management challenges. The building's age (built in 1911) and classification as an OLD LAW TENEMENT highlight its status as a pre-war structure requiring ongoing maintenance attention.