577 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

577 Vanderbilt Avenue is a 3-story, 6-unit residential building constructed in 1877, currently owned by 577 Vanderbilt LLC. The property has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues over recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring rodent infestations, with the most recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 showing rat activity, despite multiple bait applications throughout 2023.

The building faced serious concerns during 2019-2020 related to unauthorized construction work, resulting in multiple Environmental Control Board violations totaling over $15,000 in penalties for issues including work without proper permits, failure to maintain fire stopping, and violations of tenant protection regulations. There were also notable heating system problems in late 2018, with multiple emergency complaints about lack of heat/hot water, though inspectors were unable to gain access to conduct inspections. More recent issues include a door/window complaint in January 2024 that was resolved within days, and ongoing pest control measures as evidenced by multiple bait applications and inspections throughout 2023-2025.

The building has maintained good bedbug reporting compliance, with no reported infestations in recent filings between 2019 and 2025. Historical violations from 2015 requiring various repairs and notifications were properly addressed by 2021, including issues related to smoke detectors, electrical wiring, and bathroom repairs in apartment 1R. The property has active permits issued between 2019-2022 for various works, including plumbing and electrical modifications, though some of these permits were associated with the previously mentioned unauthorized work violations. Despite these challenges, the building has demonstrated an ability to resolve most violations when cited, as evidenced by their closure status in respective enforcement systems.