468 17th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The 20-unit residential building at 468 17th Street in Windsor Terrace, owned by Brandon Wechsler, has experienced significant pest management challenges over the past two years, particularly concerning rodent and pest issues. Most recently, between December 2023 and March 2024, there were multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions related to pests, though these complaints were closed without violations being issued by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

The property has required extensive rodent control measures, with multiple bait applications recorded between January and August 2024, though inspections in January and March 2024 noted persistent rat activity. Despite these challenges, recent bedbug reports from December 2024 show zero infested units for the current reporting period, continuing a pattern of no recorded bedbug infestations dating back to 2019. The building has a documented history of maintenance issues, including door and window frame problems in September 2021, which were addressed without resulting violations.

From 2018, there were multiple Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations related to building safety and code compliance, including concerns about means of egress, sprinkler systems, and fire safety systems, though these violations were ultimately resolved with no penalties due. The property has maintained regular compliance with bedbug reporting requirements and rodent inspections, though the frequency of rodent-related service requests suggests ongoing challenges in this area. Reports from various city agencies indicate comprehensive responses to complaints, with multiple follow-up inspections and treatment interventions taking place over the past two years.