188 St Marks Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

The four-story Old Law Tenement at 188 St Marks Avenue in Prospect Heights, owned by William Covington, has a documented history dating back to its 1893 construction. The building has experienced recurring rodent issues, particularly evident from 2017 through 2021, with multiple inspections showing rat activity, though most recent inspections from 2021-2023 indicate improved conditions with compliance passes.

Notably, during a cluster of complaints in July 2020, there were ten separate rodent sightings reported within a two-week period, leading to inspections that initially found rat activity. The most recent rat inspection in June 2021 resulted in a passing grade, suggesting remediation efforts were effective. The property has also faced recurring administrative challenges regarding bedbug reporting compliance, with Housing Maintenance Code violations recorded in 2021-2024 all referencing the requirement to file annual bedbug reports with HPD.

However, the most recent bedbug report filing in July 2024 covering the period from November 2022 to October 2023 shows zero infested units, zero eradicated units, and zero re-infestations, indicating no current bedbug issues. The building has maintained its four-unit configuration throughout this period. Of particular note is the building's resilience in recent years, as evidenced by the absence of any new rodent complaints or violations since 2021, though this period does not yet extend to the current date of July 2025.