425 Bainbridge Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The 16-unit, four-story tenement building at 425 Bainbridge Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Ithak Katan and constructed in 1906, has experienced ongoing maintenance and pest control challenges over the past two years. Most notably, there has been a persistent rodent problem, with multiple reports of rat sightings and activity documented through 2025, as evidenced by recent inspections in January and February 2025 showing rodent presence despite baiting efforts.

The building has also faced significant maintenance issues, particularly in mid-2024, when multiple violations were issued by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) relating to unsanitary garbage storage conditions, wall paint, and stairway safety. These violations, which the owner was required to address within specified timeframes, included problems with garbage receptacles, water leaks, and damaged fire-retardant materials in public areas. The building's maintenance history reveals recurring issues with sanitation and basic infrastructure, though there have been no reported bedbug infestations since at least 2019, as confirmed by consistent reporting showing zero affected units.

Recent rodent control efforts have included multiple applications of bait throughout 2024 and 2025, suggesting ongoing monitoring and attempts to address the pest problem. While some violations from 2024 were eventually closed after repair work, including painting requirements and stairway repairs, there remains one open violation from May 2024 regarding missing trash can lids in the yard. The building's history shows periods of active maintenance response, though the recurring nature of both pest control and sanitation issues indicates ongoing challenges in building upkeep.