342 14th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

342 14th Street is a 4-story, 8-unit residential building in South Slope, Brooklyn, constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Gregory Anderson. The building has experienced recurring issues with pests and heating systems, though there have been some notable improvements. Most recently, in May 2025, there were complaints about unsanitary garbage storage and rodent conditions, with violations issued by the Housing Preservation Department (HPD).

The building underwent multiple inspections in 2024 and early 2025, consistently showing rat activity, though it passed some compliance inspections. A concerning period for the building was January 2024, when there were multiple emergency heat/hot water complaints affecting multiple units (1A, 1B, and 4B), leading to violations for inadequate heat and hot water supply. The property has documented bedbug issues, with the most recent report from December 2023 showing two infested units (4B and one other), though both were reportedly eradicated, with one showing signs of re-infestation.

Pigeon-related complaints have also been persistent, particularly in 2024, with multiple reports of unsanitary conditions. The building's maintenance history includes some positive notes, with the most recent rodent inspections in August 2024 and 2025 showing variable results, and earlier inspections in 2012 indicating bait application for rodent control. Two permits were issued in 2018 for work on the property, one for plumbing and another for exterior work, showing some attention to building maintenance and improvement.