332 54th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

This 4-story, 8-unit New Law Tenement building located at 332 54th Street in Sunset Park, owned by Hector Guido, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past few years. Most notably, there have been multiple documented rodent-related incidents, with the most recent complaints occurring in 2023 and 2022, including rat sightings and evidence of rodent activity. The building also has ongoing bedbug reporting violations, with open violations from 2021 through 2024 related to the failure to file annual bedbug reports in accordance with HPD regulations.

In early 2021, the building experienced several maintenance issues requiring attention from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), including problems with plumbing fixtures (basins and sinks), an electric/gas range, ceiling paint/plaster, and the presence of unsanitary conditions including pests. Notably, Apartment 9 underwent inspections that revealed multiple violations including a pest infestation, missing smoke detector, floor tile issues, and various appliance problems, though many of these violations were subsequently closed throughout 2021-2023. The building is currently subject to an active Department of Buildings (DOB) violation issued in April 2023 regarding the failure to file 2022 external low-pressure inspection records.

Recent rodent inspections in 2023, including one on April 6, passed with no violations, while a March 8 inspection noted rat activity. The property has maintained compliance with Local Law 188/17 Compliance Inspections in 2023 and 2024, with no violations noted during inspections. While some maintenance issues have been addressed, the pattern of recurring rodent sightings and bedbug reporting violations suggests ongoing pest management challenges within the building.