178 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11201

178 Atlantic Avenue is a three-story, two-family house located in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, constructed in 1846 and currently owned by Kenneth Wentworth. The building has experienced persistent rodent issues over the past several years, with the most recent incidents occurring in 2024 and 2025 showing active rat activity and multiple bait applications from February to May 2025. The property has a pattern of health department interventions, with several closed DOHMH complaints related to rodent sightings and conditions attracting rodents, including inspections that resulted in violations.

In addition to pest control concerns, there have been significant building maintenance issues, including a dangerous gutter condition in 2021 that could potentially harm pedestrians, for which a $1,250 penalty was imposed. The building's maintenance record shows some compliance challenges, including missed external low-pressure inspections in 2023 and 2024, which remain active violations as of 2025. While the building has had three bedbug reporting periods from 2021 to 2024, all reports indicated zero infested units. The Department of Buildings' records show some inspection access issues and a debris-related complaint in 2021 that was marked as an Oath Violation, though most other violations have been resolved or dismissed.

The property's inspection history reveals ongoing challenges with both pest management and building maintenance compliance. The persistence of rodent issues, as evidenced by multiple recent baiting efforts and inspections, suggests an ongoing environmental challenge. The building's age of nearly 180 years is reflected in its maintenance history, with periodic violations related to both health and safety concerns. While there have been no reported bedbug infestations in recent years, the building's overall inspection record indicates regular interactions with city health and safety authorities, often requiring repeated interventions to address various compliance issues.