611 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

611 Vanderbilt Avenue is a four-story, three-unit residential building located in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, constructed in 1893 and currently owned by Duke Saunders. The building's most pressing current issues relate to its external low-pressure systems, with active violations as of June 30, 2023, for failure to file required inspections for 2020, 2021, and 2022.

The property has shown a recurring pattern of bedbug reporting violations over recent years, with official Notices of Violation issued in 2021, 2022, and 2023 for failure to file annual bedbug reports, though the most recent report filed in February 2024 indicates zero infested units during the 2022-2023 reporting period. The building has experienced intermittent rodent-related challenges over the past two years, with the most notable activity occurring in mid-2023 when rat activity was detected in May and July. Bait was applied in July 2023, and more recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 have shown improvement, passing three consecutive rodent inspections, suggesting some success in addressing the vermin issue.

The property's housing maintenance and safety record indicates both historical and ongoing attention required for compliance with city regulations, particularly regarding external systems maintenance and pest control reporting requirements. While there have been multiple violations recorded, it's worth noting that many of these have been addressed or closed, though several remain active as of mid-2023. The building's age and history as an old law tenement may present unique challenges in achieving and maintaining compliance with modern housing standards.