118 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The 4-story, 5-unit residential building at 118 Prospect Park West in Park Slope, currently owned by David Sanford, has faced consistent pest-related challenges over the past several years. Most prominently, the property has accumulated four open Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2021 to 2024 for failing to submit mandatory annual bedbug reports as required by HPD rules. These violations have persisted over multiple years without certification closure.

Additionally, the building has demonstrated significant rodent issues, with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene documenting rat sightings in late 2021, following which violations were found that required follow-up inspections. The property underwent several rodent inspections in 2022, showing varying degrees of infestation - with rat activity documented in March and November, though bait was applied in December. The most recent rodent-related complaint was recorded in November 2021, indicating an ongoing struggle with this particular pest problem.

Recent inspections in 2023 and 2024 continue to show compliance issues, with the building still remaining in violation for the missed bedbug reporting requirements. While these violations are specific to paperwork rather than direct pest presence, they indicate potential lapses in overall building maintenance practices. The building, which dates back to 1899, has maintained its original classification as a HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS A multiple dwelling, and though several of these pest-related incidents may be considered somewhat historical given the time that has elapsed since the most recent documented complaints, the persistent nature of the violations suggests this is an ongoing concern for the property.