471 39th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232

The three-story, six-unit building at 471 39th Street in Sunset Park, owned by He Xin Chen, has a documented history of pest-related issues and maintenance concerns dating back several years. Most notably, between 2019 and 2024, the building received multiple violations related to bedbug reporting requirements under the Housing Maintenance Code, with inspections in March and April 2024 revealing an outstanding violation for not filing the required annual bedbug report.

The building has also faced persistent rodent-related challenges, with documented rodent sightings in 2021 and an unsanitary condition complaint in 2022, though official inspections passed with only minor violations noted. Additional historical violations from 2018 are particularly concerning, as they relate to multiple safety and maintenance issues in apartment 1R, including inoperable smoke detectors, inadequate kitchen gas supply, door-related problems, water leaks affecting the ceiling, and inadequate lighting at the front entranceway.

While some of these issues were categorized as "Class B" violations (indicating more serious concerns), inspection results from 2024 show no active violations in the system. The building's most recent official bedbug report from January 2025 indicates no current infestations or eradication efforts, suggesting a potential improvement in this area. However, it's important to note that several past violations, particularly regarding entrance lighting and bedbug reporting requirements, remained unresolved for extended periods before finally being addressed.