449 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The four-story, eight-unit building at 449 12th Street in South Slope, owned by Douglas Merrifield, was constructed in 1903 and has undergone several notable events in recent years. Most significantly, there was a period of construction activity between 2019-2021 that raised concerns about tenant safety, resulting in two environmental control board violations in December 2020 related to inadequate tenant protection planning and work being performed without proper permits, with penalties totaling $3,780 that have since been resolved.

During this period, multiple tenant safety inspections were conducted in early 2021, with one inspector unable to gain access during a July 2021 inspection. The building has maintained regular compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with the most recent report for 2022-2023 showing no infested or re-infested units. Historical rodent inspections show variable results, with one failed inspection for rat activity in November 2016 followed by two passing inspections in 2016 and 2013.

The property has experienced some administrative issues, as evidenced by three housing maintenance code violations between 2021-2023 regarding the failure to file annual bedbug reports, though these have been marked as closed. Most recently, all bedbug reporting requirements were properly fulfilled for the 2022-2023 period, indicating improved compliance with this specific requirement. The building's permit history shows multiple permits issued between 2019-2021, suggesting ongoing maintenance and improvement work during this period, with the most recent permit issued in August 2021.