536 9th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

536 9th Street is an 8-unit, 3-story residential building located in South Slope, Brooklyn. Built in 1895 and currently owned by Scott Kupferman, this formerly converted Class A building has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Of particular concern is the recurring rodent problem, with multiple service requests filed with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in 2022 reporting rat sightings and conditions attracting rodents, though inspections in January and September 2022 revealed no violations.

The building's history also shows a concerning incident in April 2020 when residents reported lack of heat and hot water, though inspection access issues prevented verification of the problem. While an April 2021 inspection found the building in compliance with housing maintenance codes, there was one violation noted regarding an overdue bedbug report. The property's maintenance record shows generally proactive management in recent years, with no bedbug infestations reported in the past three years (2022-2024), and regular bedbug report filings confirming zero infested or eradicated units.

The building underwent some permitted work in 2019, with multiple permits issued for electrical and plumbing improvements. An August 2019 Department of Buildings professional certification compliance audit was conducted, finding no violations at the time of inspection. While the building has had its share of maintenance issues, recent records indicate improved conditions, particularly in terms of pest management, with all rodent inspections in 2022 resulting in passing grades and no reported infestations since 2021.