769 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220
The 16-unit, 4-story New Law tenement building at 769 59th Street in Sunset Park, owned by Silvana Hanson and constructed in 1917, has experienced several recurring maintenance and pest issues over recent years. Most notably, there has been a persistent rodent problem, with recent inspections in 2025, 2024, and multiple previous instances showing rat activity. The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene documented violations in May 2024, and there were documented rat sightings in May 2024.
The building has also faced water-related issues, with violations cited in September 2021 concerning a slow leak in the bathroom of apartment 3B, along with associated damage to plaster surfaces that required repairs. The property has a history of pest management challenges, with bedbug reports showing one infested unit in 2022 and no infestation in 2023, suggesting some improvement. Housing Maintenance Code violations related to bedbug reporting were issued in 2022 and 2023, though these were subsequently closed.
Two external low-pressure inspection violations were issued in 2023 but were dismissed in early 2024. A concerning pattern of rodent activity persists, with four documented inspections showing rat presence in 2024, and most recently in early 2025. While the building has passed some inspections, the recurring nature of both pest and water-related issues suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The property management has shown responsiveness to certain violations, with some issues being repaired and violations closed, though the frequency of similar problems occurring indicates potential systemic maintenance concerns.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 16 |
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Year built | 1917 |
Total area | 12800 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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