785 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The 8-unit, 4-story Old Law Tenement building at 785 Union Street in Park Slope, owned by Rufino Colon and constructed in 1920, has experienced several notable incidents over recent years. Most recently, in May 2023, there was a rat sighting report that was investigated by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, which found no violations and the property passed inspection.

The building has had consistent attention to bedbug reporting requirements, with the most recent filing in July 2025 showing no active infestations, following a period between 2021-2022 when all 8 units were treated and successfully declared free of bedbugs. Significant building maintenance issues have emerged, particularly in early 2022 when complaints were filed regarding a slow water leak and problems with the fire escape. Both were classified as emergencies, but inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the reported conditions.

The building has maintained an active compliance record regarding rodent inspections, passing the most recent examination in May 2023 after having documented initial rat activity in late 2018. A notable complaint regarding an illegal conversion was filed in May 2024, though inspectors were again unable to gain access for verification. The property has accumulated several Class A violations related to bedbug reporting requirements from 2021 through early 2024, though these appear to have been resolved with the most recent filings showing no active infestations or treatment requirements.