409 7th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The four-story, six-unit tenement building at 409 7th Avenue in South Slope, built in 1886 and currently owned by Prashanth Rayapudi, has experienced recurring pest and sanitation issues over recent years. Most concerning are the recent violations issued in October 2024 for a cockroach infestation in apartment 2L and mice infestation in the first-story public hall, though as of July 2025, these violations remain open.

The building has a documented history of pest problems, with three pest-related complaints filed between 2024 and 2023, including two pest complaints in 2024 (one in September and another in April) where violations were found or inspection required follow-up. Rodent issues have been persistent; a rat sighting was reported in March 2024, and while a subsequent rodent compliance inspection in May 2024 passed, an April 2024 inspection noted rat activity.

The building's maintenance history also reveals some infrastructure concerns, notably during the heating season of 2018 when an emergency complaint regarding lack of heat/hot water was filed, though inspectors were unable to gain access for verification. However, it’s worth noting that there have been no reported bedbug infestations in recent years; the building has consistently filed annual bedbug reports (most recently in 2024) indicating zero infested or previously infested units. The property has been subject to regular inspections and has generally complied with reporting requirements, though the ongoing pest violations as of late 2024 suggest some challenges in resolution of sanitation issues.