437 48th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The three-story, three-unit tenement building located at 437 48th Street in Sunset Park, owned by Kevin Rodriguez, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years. Most notably, in April 2025, there was a cluster of complaints involving unsanitary conditions with pests, flooring issues, plumbing problems affecting water supply, and concerns about an electric/gas range - some of which resulted in violations that the property owner is required to address within specified timelines.

The building has documented multiple instances of rat activity between July 2024 and April 2025, though an April 2025 inspection showed no current complaints about rodent conditions, following several rounds of bait application. Regular inspections in 2021 through 2024 indicated consistent issues with bedbug reporting compliance, as violations were noted for failure to file annual bedbug reports according to HPD requirements. The property's most recent activity shows a mix of resolved and ongoing concerns, with various complaints being inspected and closed between April 16-24, 2025.

While some complaints, such as those regarding paint/plaster conditions and heat/hot water issues, did not result in violations, others - including problems with pests, plumbing, and flooring - did receive citations requiring correction. The building's historical data shows continued attention to pest control, with multiple bait applications throughout late 2024, and a more recent rat activity finding in April 2025. In terms of regulatory compliance, the building has maintained an up-to-date bedbug reporting status as of May 2025, showing no current units with bedbug infestations, though this was not always the case in prior years when violations were issued for failure to file required reports.