2 Columbia Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

The three-story, 10-unit residential building at 2 Columbia Street in Red Hook, owned by Ben Fullergoogins, has experienced recurring pest control challenges and some heating issues over the past several years. Most recently, in December 2024, the property was confirmed to have rat activity during both an inspection and a 311 complaint, marking an ongoing rodent problem that has persisted through multiple inspections throughout 2024, with Activity also noted in March 2024 and a December 2023 complaint.

The building's rodent issues have warranted multiple inspections and interventions by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, including bait application in March 2024, though a June 2022 inspection notably resulted in a passing grade with no violations found. The heating system has been another area of concern, with documented heat and hot water service complaints in both September 2023 (affecting the entire building) and October 2020 (specific to an apartment), with violations issued in the latter case according to Housing Preservation and Development records.

While these violations suggest some infrastructure challenges, the more pressing and persistent issue appears to be the building's ongoing struggle with rodent control, as evidenced by the pattern of complaints and inspections over the past few years. The property has maintained its classification as a two-family house since its construction in 1989, despite being listed with 10 units in the current records.