83 Vanderveer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207
The three-unit, two-story building at 83 Vanderveer Street in Bushwick, owned by Joe Retek and built in 1950, has experienced recurring maintenance issues, particularly concerning basic utilities. Most recently, in early 2025, there were multiple emergency complaints regarding plumbing (toilet issues), heat/hot water, and an electric/gas range problem, though HPD faced access challenges for inspections in two of these cases.
The building's history reveals a pattern of heating system problems, with similar complaints recorded in 2018 and 2025, as well as various maintenance and safety concerns. A significant inspection from 2018 revealed multiple violations that were later resolved, including issues with fire egress, window security, and water damage in Apartment 3's kitchen ceiling, along with problems in the public hall that required repair and repainting.
The building's maintenance record has shown consistent attention to pest control, with bedbug reports filed annually since at least 2021 showing zero infestation cases, and it has passed all rodent inspections conducted between 2018 and 2025. Two violations remain notable: an unsuccessful 2021 attempt to file an annual bedbug report, and a 2018 violation requiring light-colored paint on the south wall of the first-story public hall. While many historical issues have been resolved, the recent pattern of complaints in early 2025 suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 3 |
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Year built | 1950 |
Total area | 1995 sq ft |
Floors | 2 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A |

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