75 Pineapple Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

The five-story, 20-unit Old Law Tenement at 75 Pineapple Street in Brooklyn Heights, built in 1899 and currently owned by Prashanth Rayapudi, has experienced persistent maintenance and sanitation issues over recent years. The building has recurring problems with garbage and recycling storage, as evidenced by multiple HPD complaints in 2025, which resulted in violations. There is an active rat infestation problem, with several inspections and bait applications documented between 2023 and 2025, including rat activity observed in April 2025 and February 2025.

The property has faced significant maintenance challenges, including unpermitted work violations in 2023 and 2022, with penalties related to unauthorized electrical, plumbing, and construction work throughout the building. These violations also included concerns about facade maintenance, with cracks observed in decorative stonework and window frames. A notable period of heating and hot water issues occurred in early 2021, with multiple complaints filed though not all resulted in violations. The building underwent multiple inspections in 2021-2022, revealing various maintenance issues including electrical, intercom, and general upkeep concerns.

Apartment 3C alone had several violations issued in late 2021 related to plumbing, electrical, and bathroom maintenance. While there have been no reported bedbug infestations in recent years (2021-2024), the ongoing rodent problems and recent garbage storage violations suggest continued challenges with basic building maintenance and sanitation. The property has also faced scrutiny for housekeeping issues, with observations of dust piles in hallways and stairwells during inspections. Recent inspections have focused on compliance with various violations, including a 2023 inspection noting the need for maintenance of building entrance features.