898 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The 8-unit residential building at 898 Union Street in Park Slope, currently owned by Nicholas Kotsonis, has experienced several significant sanitation-related issues over recent years. Most notably, there was a recent pest-related complaint in December 2024 that HPD attempted to inspect but could not complete, leaving the status of the reported condition uncertain.

This follows a documented history of rodent activity, with a rat sighting reported to DOHMH in August 2021 and multiple rodent inspections between 2018 and 2021 showing varying degrees of rat activity, though the property did pass a compliance inspection in December 2021. The building has also faced challenges related to garbage and recycling storage, with a complaint investigated by HPD in July 2021, though no violations were issued in this case. While there were violations issued in 2021 and 2022 regarding the failure to file annual bedbug reports, the building's recent bedbug filings from 2022 to 2025 show zero infested units, suggesting successful compliance with eradication efforts.

The most recent bedbug report filed in June 2025 covers a one-year period with no reported infestations, marking a significant improvement in this area. The building's history, dating back to its 1887 construction, has shown particular vulnerability to pest-related issues, with multiple inspections and complaints related to both rodents and bedbugs. However, recent filings indicate improved conditions, though the most recent unsanitary condition complaint and inspection limitations suggest that some maintenance challenges persist.