455 17th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The three-story, three-unit residential building at 455 17th Street in Windsor Terrace, owned by Rosemary King, has experienced several notable maintenance issues since its construction in 1915. Most concerning is the incomplete compliance with mandatory annual bedbug reporting requirements, with open violations recorded in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.

The building has also faced significant maintenance challenges, particularly in 2021, when multiple violations were documented, including inadequate heat/hot water supply to the entire building, and problems with fire retardant materials in the public hall ceilings across multiple floors. Apartment 3 on the third story experienced roof leakage affecting the bathroom's ceiling and walls, though this heat violation was later closed. The property has a documented history of rodent-related issues, with the most recent complaint in January 2025 resulting in a health department inspection that found no violations.

Previous rodent inspections between 2015 and 2025 show a pattern of rat activity, though recent inspections in 2018 and 2025 resulted in "Passed" outcomes. While some improvements appear to have been made, including recent inspections indicating no rat activity and passing rodent inspections, the persistent nature of violations and maintenance issues over multiple years suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep and compliance. The most recent heat-related complaint from 2021 and various building code violations, while they may have been addressed in subsequent years, indicate a history of maintenance challenges that have required repeated attention from regulatory agencies.