402 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The 6-unit, 4-story building at 402 12th Street in South Slope, owned by Prashanth Rayapudi, has a significant history of maintenance issues and violations since 2019. The most recent concern involves recurring rat activity noted in December 2024 and November 2024 inspections. The building has experienced multiple heat and hot water-related problems, particularly in early 2022, when violations were documented in apartments 2R, 3L, and 3R, though many were subsequently resolved.

February 2022 saw several window-related issues, including concerns about frames and safety guards, while the most recent complaint from July 2023 involved a heavy water leak, which was investigated but resulted in no violations. In 2021, there were notable safety issues related to electrical work, including unapproved electrical equipment and exposed wiring in the basement, though these were resolved with penalties. Multiple inspections in 2021 through 2023 related to heat and hot water systems, plumbing, and window frames resulted in various violations, most of which were subsequently corrected.

The building's violation history indicates ongoing maintenance challenges, with particularly prominent issues related to heat, hot water, and window safety in early 2022, and electrical system concerns in 2021. While recent bedbug reporting for 2023-2024 shows no infestations, and previous reports from 2019 through 2022 also indicated no infestations, the rodent activity identified in late 2024 suggests some ongoing pest management challenges. The building's age (built in 1890) and designation as an Old Law Tenement are consistent with many of the typical maintenance issues documented. While most complaints have been closed following inspections or corrections, the pattern of recurring issues, particularly in 2021-2022, suggests some systemic maintenance challenges, though recent complaints appear to be less frequent and more varied in nature.