1574 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The three-story, three-unit building at 1574 Eastern Parkway in Brownsville, owned by Clyburn Sowell and constructed in 1920, has experienced several concerning issues over recent years, particularly regarding pest management and public health compliance. Most notably, as of 2024, the property has open violations related to the failure to file required annual bedbug reports for multiple consecutive years (2021-2024), which represents a significant lapse in compliance with Housing Maintenance Code requirements.

The building has also faced persistent rodent issues, with active rat activity documented through multiple inspections between 2019 and 2021, including at least one direct complaint about rodent signs filed with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in August 2021 that remains "In Progress" as of the current date. The property underwent several baiting treatments between 2019 and 2020 in response to these infestations. Additional incidents include a power outage reported in August 2019, which was promptly investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development with no violations found.

The building's persistent pest issues are particularly notable, with repeated rodent inspection findings showing rat activity from at least 2019 through 2021, despite multiple interventions including bait application. The documentation suggests ongoing challenges with pest management and compliance with health regulations, particularly regarding the required bedbug reporting, which has remained unaddressed for multiple years despite four separate violation notices between 2021 and 2024. The most recent inspection data available (as of October 2023) indicates these violations remain active, though there have been no recorded tenant complaints regarding rodent issues since 2021.