561 St Marks Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

561 St Marks Avenue is a three-story, five-unit residential building in Crown Heights, dating back to 1901 and currently owned by Robinsine Sarli. The property has experienced several concerning issues in recent years, most notably an ongoing rodent problem. Between July 2024 and April 2025, there have been multiple rodent-related incidents, with the most recent inspection in April 2025 resulting in a "Passed" status, though this follows a pattern of rat activity and bait application throughout 2024.

The building has open violations from both 2022 and 2023 related to the failure to file annual bedbug reports, as required under Housing Maintenance Code. The building has a documented history of water-related issues, including a damp spot reported in September 2021, which was investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development with no violations found. While this particular issue was resolved, it adds to the building's maintenance history.

A similar pattern of rodent-related complaints emerged in 2019, suggesting that pest control has been an ongoing challenge for this property. The most recent health department inspections in 2024 indicated both rat activity and efforts at mitigation through bait application, with some improvements noted in the most recent inspections showing "Passed" results in early 2025. The building's age and maintenance history suggest that residents have faced recurring challenges with both pests and water issues, though recent inspections indicate some progress in rodent control.