44 Butler Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

44 Butler Street is a 3-story, 3-unit old law tenement building located in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, that has experienced recurring pest management challenges over the past several years. Most notably, there has been a persistent rodent issue, with multiple inspections and complaints documented between 2023 and 2025. The most recent inspections in 2024 and early 2025 consistently identified rat activity, with the December 2024 and January 2025 inspections showing ongoing infestation concerns.

Between June 2023 and April 2024, several rat sightings were reported, and while some inspections passed with only minor violations, the pattern of complaints suggests an ongoing pest management challenge. The building's history also shows periodic bedbug concerns, though the situation appears to have improved in recent years. The most recent bedbug report from July 2025 indicates all three units were successfully treated and eradicated, with no re-infestations or new cases reported during the 2023-2024 filing period.

Before this, there were instances of infestation requiring treatment, particularly in 2020-2021 when one unit was treated and successfully eradicated. The building has maintained compliance with annual bedbug reporting requirements since 2021, though violations were noted in earlier years. Additionally, a Department of Buildings inspection in April 2025 found no violations warranting further action. While the rodent issue remains a significant concern, the successful management of bedbugs in recent years demonstrates some improvement in pest control measures within the building.