411 State Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217

The 4-story, 7-unit tenement building at 411 State Street in Boerum Hill, constructed in 1905 and currently owned by Leenford Bennett, has experienced recurring maintenance and hygiene issues over recent years. Most notably, there has been an ongoing rodent problem, with multiple reports and inspections showing consistent rat activity from 2016 through 2025, with the most recent inspections in early 2025 confirming rat presence.

In 2023, the building faced several significant maintenance violations, including standing water issues in roof gutters, which resulted in inspections and a summons, and various structural concerns such as broken balusters at the front entrance and problems with the fire egress pathway. The property has also grappled with multiple emergency maintenance issues in March 2022, including plumbing problems, water leaks, mold, and concerns regarding doors, windows, and flooring. The Department of Buildings conducted inspections in early 2023 that revealed several violations requiring attention, including issues with fire safety features, concrete structure maintenance, and unauthorized alterations to wooden walls and decks.

Compliance efforts have been documented through various permits issued in 2021, including work related to exterior maintenance. While there have been multiple investigations and complaints regarding building conditions, including some for construction-related issues during the 2020 pandemic period, the most pressing ongoing concern appears to be the recurring rodent activity, as evidenced by multiple inspections and service requests throughout 2024 and 2025. The building's history shows a pattern of maintenance challenges that require ongoing attention, particularly regarding basic sanitation and structural elements.