Bushwick
Artist community with DIY spirit, still rougher edges but rapidly changing.
Bushwick Building Violation Profile
Measured from HPD violations and 311 complaints filed in the 12 months to September 2026, matched to this area's buildings. Use it to set expectations before you sign or hire.
Rodent complaints ran 12.1 per 1,000 apartments, above the citywide 8.8.
Heat and hot water complaints in Bushwick ran 111.7 per 1,000 apartments over that year, below the citywide 125.7.
The median Bushwick apartment building went up in 1931, 64.7% of apartments sit in buildings from before 1940 (citywide 45.8%), and 82.3% are in buildings of five floors or fewer (citywide 37.1%).
Most common HPD issues in Bushwick
HPD issued 36.3 violations per 100 apartments in Bushwick over the 12 months to September 2026, above the citywide 30.1. Immediately hazardous Class C conditions ran 9.7 per 100 apartments against 9.2 citywide, and 43.9% of buildings recorded none.
Area figures describe 5,700 buildings holding 39,510 apartments, so check the specific address before you sign: one building's record can sit far from its neighborhood's average.
What the Records Show in Bushwick
Buildings in Bushwick averaged 36.3 HPD violations per 100 apartments over the 12 months to September 2026, above the citywide 30.1. Immediately hazardous Class C conditions ran 9.7 per 100 apartments against 9.2 citywide, and 43.9% of buildings recorded none at all.
| Measure | Bushwick | Citywide |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment buildings | 5,700 | 172,071 |
| Apartments | 39,510 | 2,846,490 |
| HPD violations per 100 apartments | 36.3 | 30.1 |
| Class C (immediately hazardous) per 100 | 9.7 | 9.2 |
| Buildings with no violations | 43.9% | 45.3% |
| Apartments in pre-1940 buildings | 64.7% | 45.8% |
| Apartments in buildings of 5 floors or fewer | 82.3% | 37.1% |
| Median year built | 1931 | n/a |
Figures cover buildings with three or more apartments in Bushwick (West), Bushwick (East), using HPD violations inspected in the 12 months to September 2026 and city lot records. Citywide figures use the same method. Search a specific address for that building’s own record.
Building Grades in Bushwick
5,715 apartment buildings in Bushwick were scored on October 8, 2026. 21.4% graded D or F, close to the citywide 19.8%, and 53.2% graded A against 65.8% citywide. The average score was 79 out of 100.
Lowest-Scoring Buildings in Bushwick
| # | Building | Grade | Score | Open Class C | Open Class B | Open HPD cases | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1416 Dekalb Avenue11237 · 6 apartments · built 1931 | F | 0 | 103 | 141 | 2 | AEPVacate order |
| 2 | 317 Menahan Street11237 · 6 apartments · built 1931 | F | 0 | 87 | 85 | 0 | Vacate order |
| 3 | 269 Linden Street11237 · 6 apartments · built 1931 | F | 0 | 54 | 191 | 1 | Vacate order |
| 4 | 1328 Gates Avenue11221 · 6 apartments · built 1931 | F | 0 | 60 | 141 | 0 | 12 heat complaints |
| 5 | 186 Schaefer Street11207 · 6 apartments · built 1910 | F | 0 | 60 | 129 | 0 | AEP |
| 6 | 113 Moffat Street11207 · 6 apartments · built 1926 | F | 0 | 75 | 71 | 1 | AEP |
| 7 | 473 Wilson Avenue11221 · 7 apartments · built 1910 | F | 0 | 78 | 82 | 3 | AEP102 heat complaints |
| 8 | 1573 Bushwick Avenue11207 · 10 apartments · built 1915 | F | 0 | 74 | 198 | 0 | AEP9 heat complaints |
| 9 | 159 Suydam Street11221 · 8 apartments · built 1931 | F | 0 | 68 | 110 | 2 | AEPVacate order |
| 10 | 414 Melrose Street11237 · 8 apartments · built 1931 | F | 0 | 60 | 130 | 1 | AEP |
Rent-Stabilized Apartments in Bushwick
1,593 buildings here were billed the rent-stabilization fee for 12,906 apartments on the 2024 property tax bill. Among buildings billed in both years, the count fell 2.7% from 2018 to 2024. Check whether a specific building is on the list with the rent-stabilization checker.
| Building | Stabilized units 2018 | Stabilized units 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 946 Bushwick Avenue11221 | 51 | 22 | -29 |
| 1511 Dekalb Avenue11237 | 18 | 4 | -14 |
| 774 Hart Street11237 | 18 | 6 | -12 |
| 13 Palmetto Street11221 | 18 | 6 | -12 |
| 1006 Decatur Street11207 | 18 | 6 | -12 |
Scores use the formula on the methodology page, applied to every lot with three or more apartments; the table ranks buildings with six or more. Stabilized unit counts are building totals from the DOF tax bill, compiled by nycdb, and say nothing about any individual apartment. See the most distressed buildings in the borough.
Services in Bushwick
Each service page is tailored to Bushwick’s building stock and common violation patterns.
Violation-Linked Repairs
For when Bushwick buildings already have open violations
Pre-Lease & Investigation
Audit a Bushwick building before you commit
Move-In Essentials
For after you’ve checked the building
Building Stock & Character
Walk-ups, converted industrial, some new construction
Artsy, nightlife, street art, warehouse parties, diverse
L train (DeKalb to Halsey), J/M/Z (Myrtle-Broadway area)
Limited transit options, still some safety concerns, changing fast