1446 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

1446 Bedford Avenue is a 5-story, 8-unit residential building located in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, constructed in 2013 and currently owned by Joel Braver. The building has experienced recurring rodent-related issues over the past several years, with the most recent incident in July 2024 resulting in a rat sighting that warranted health department violations and follow-up inspections.

The property has had an inconsistent record with rodent inspections, showing both compliance and violations between 2022 and 2025. Of particular concern, in March 2024, the building was noted for having rat activity, and in September 2023, it failed an initial inspection for unspecified reasons, though it subsequently passed in March 2024.

On a more positive note, the building has maintained an effective track record regarding bedbug infestations, with annual reports from 2019 through 2024 showing zero infested units, zero units requiring eradication, and no re-infestations reported in any filing period. While the property has undergone regular inspections and monitoring by both health and housing authorities, the documented rodent issues suggest ongoing pest management challenges, as evidenced by multiple rat activity findings, including a particularly recent occurrence in July 2024. The building’s relatively new construction (2013) and consistent compliance with bedbug regulations indicate proper maintenance practices in certain areas, though the persistent rodent inspections suggest room for improvement in pest control measures.