441 1st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The four-story, eight-unit tenement building at 441 1st Street in Park Slope, owned by Prashanth Rayapudi, has experienced persistent rodent issues throughout 2024, with multiple complaints and confirmed rat activity recorded by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and subsequent inspections. The most recent rodent-related incident was reported in September 2024, with follow-up inspections indicating ongoing rodent problems.

The building has a documented history of unsanitary conditions, particularly concerning garbage/recycling storage, as evidenced by multiple complaints and Housing Maintenance Code violations between 2022 and 2024. Notably, there were two violations in 2022 related to public hall conditions on the fourth floor, including removal of unauthorized padlock hardware and household items. The property has maintained a clean bedbug record since 2020, with zero reported infestations in the annual Bedbug Reporting filings through 2024.

In terms of regulatory compliance, while there was a DOB violation in 2023 regarding an external low-pressure inspection that was later dismissed, other compliance matters appear to have been resolved. The building's management has obtained necessary permits for various work, including electrical and plumbing projects, as evidenced by permits issued in 2019 and 2020. However, access issues were documented during a 2020 inspection attempt, and a 2019 Professional Certification Compliance Audit found no violations at the time of inspection.