650 6th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

650 6th Avenue in Sunset Park is a 3-story, 6-unit old law tenement built in 1931, currently owned by Steve Raptis. The building has experienced recurring pest issues, particularly with rodents, as evidenced by multiple Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) complaints and inspections between 2023 and 2025, including most recently in February and March 2025 where rat activity was confirmed.

The property has also faced various maintenance challenges, including plumbing issues (specifically with basins/sinks), door and window problems, and unsanitary conditions related to pests and mold, particularly noted in 2022-2023. Multiple HPD complaints were filed regarding these issues, with some inspections not able to gain access for verification. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of pest problems with documented infestations of mice and roaches in apartments 1R and 2R between 2022 and 2023.

Violations were issued in early 2023 regarding self-closing doors at building entrances, and electrical wiring issues were also noted. While the building has maintained regular bedbug reporting requirements, showing zero infested units consistently since 2019, the ongoing rodent activity and multiple health department interventions suggest persistent challenges with building maintenance and pest control. Compliance inspections for rodent activity have alternated between "passed" and "rat activity" findings throughout 2021-2025, indicating a continuing need for monitoring and remediation efforts.