57 Front Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Located in DUMBO, 57 Front Street is a 7-story, 31-unit residential building constructed in 1899 and currently owned by Eddie Leon. The property has experienced several significant issues in recent years, most notably a recurring rodent problem, with the most recent rat sighting complaint filed in April 2024 resulting in violations that require follow-up inspections. While the building has maintained a consistent record of zero bedbug infestations over the past five years (2021-2025), multiple housing maintenance code violations have been documented, including an active violation for failing to file the 2019 external low-pressure inspection and a Cycle 9A unsafe report from 2021.

The building has also faced challenges with regulatory compliance, including multiple violations related to energy reporting and benchmarking requirements. Recent inspections have shown variable results regarding rodent control, with some inspections passing and others noting rat activity or requiring bait application. The Department of Buildings has documented several complaints between 2019-2023, including a COVID-19 executive order violation in 2020 and various construction-related complaints, though most were resolved without finding violations.

The property has undergone multiple permitted work projects between 2019-2020, with several emergency work permits issued. Notable among these is the environmental control board violation from 2020 regarding unauthorized construction activities during emergency orders, which carries a $5,000 penalty and remains active. The building's comprehensive records reveal ongoing challenges with regulatory compliance and pest management, though some recent inspections have shown improvements in certain areas.