337 18th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The 8-unit, 4-story building at 337 18th Street in Sunset Park, owned by Steven Kashanian, has experienced recurring maintenance and pest control issues since 2021. The property, a 1905 "New Law Tenement," has generated multiple complaints in recent years, with the most pressing concerns being rodent infestations and garbage management. Between 2023 and mid-2025, there have been consistent reports of rat sightings and conditions attracting rodents, with inspections in 2025 showing ongoing rat activity.

The building has also faced several unsanitary conditions related to garbage and recycling storage, with violations issued in 2024 requiring the owner to provide proper waste receptacles. Additional notable issues include a heat and hot water emergency affecting the entire building in late 2024, and problems with the intercom system that resulted in failed inspections in 2025. The property has had multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations, including the need to repair fire retardant material in the public hall and maintain clean floors in common areas. While there were violations issued for failure to file external low-pressure inspections between 2018-2021, these were ultimately dismissed in 2025.

On a positive note, the building's recent bedbug report (filed November 2024) shows no infestation cases for the 2022-2023 period. Regular rodent inspections have been conducted, though with mixed results, indicating ongoing challenges with pest control despite some instances of passing inspections. The building's inspection and complaint history suggests persistent challenges with basic maintenance and pest control, with violations generally being addressed but often recurring. The most recent complaints as of mid-2025 continue to indicate issues with rodent presence and indoor air quality related to construction dust.