552 44th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The three-story, three-unit residential building at 552 44th Street in Sunset Park, owned by Min Yu, has experienced several recurring pest-related issues in recent years, most notably concerning rodents. The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) documented rodent-related complaints in June 2023 and September 2021, with the 2023 incident resulting in violations that required follow-up inspections.

The building has been subject to multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations regarding bedbug reporting requirements between 2021 and 2024, though no confirmed bedbug infestations have been reported in the most recent July 2024 filing period, which indicated zero infested or previously infested units. The building's rodent inspection history shows a pattern of both compliance and non-compliance, with the most recent inspection in October 2023 passing, though a July 2023 initial inspection failed for unspecified "Other Reasons." Prior to these issues, there were two complaints filed in November 2018 regarding illegal conversion and permit concerns, though inspectors were unable to gain access during their final attempts to investigate these complaints.

While the building has passed several rodent inspections over the years (notably in 2017 and 2022), the recurring nature of pest-related complaints and violations suggests an ongoing challenge with maintaining pest-free conditions. The property's age (built in 1908) and classification as a "Hereafter Converted Class A" building are consistent with its historical status as a residential conversion.