1598 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213

1598 Union Street is a 2-family, 2-story residential building located in Crown Heights and owned by Gideon Gratsiani. Built in 1901, this property has a documented history of pest-related issues, most notably in August 2021 when significant rat infestation problems were reported in the second-story apartment, leading to Housing Maintenance Code violations for both pest control and missing carbon monoxide detectors, though these violations were subsequently closed.

The building has undergone several rodent inspections between 2019 and 2025, showing a pattern of rat activity with the most recent inspections in early 2025 reporting "Passed" status after multiple bait applications in 2024. A Department of Buildings inspection in December 2024 was noted for access denial on a second attempt, though this does not appear to be directly related to resident safety or building maintenance. The property's rodent control efforts have been actively managed, with both bait applications and compliance inspections showing attention to this ongoing issue.

Prior to the 2021 infestation incident, the building maintained a "Passed" status in rodent inspections from 2019 to 2022. The most recent rodent inspection in February 2025 indicates improved conditions, suggesting that the property management has been addressing the pest control challenges, particularly following the 2021 violations. While the building has experienced recurring rodent issues, the response to these conditions appears to have improved over time, with recent inspections showing compliance with rodent control measures.