169 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233

169 Howard Avenue is a 4-story, 8-unit New Law Tenement building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Allan Pitt. The building has experienced persistent pest-related issues in recent years, with multiple complaints and violations related to rodent sightings and infestation concerns. Most notably, throughout 2023 and 2024, there were numerous service requests regarding pests, including closed complaints from both the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) and Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) in September 2024.

The building has undergone several rodent inspections and baiting treatments in 2024 and 2025, with documented rat activity persisting through multiple compliance checks, including inspections in February and June 2025 showing continued rat presence. The property has a history of various maintenance issues requiring attention, including plumbing problems, unsanitary conditions, and infrastructure concerns. In 2023, violations were issued for Apartment 4L regarding plumbing issues, including problems with the flushing apparatus and waste connections.

In 2019, violations were documented for Apartment 1L related to door security, bathroom fixtures, and flooring. The building undergoes regular bedbug reporting, with no infestations reported in the past several years (2020-2024). While the property has seen multiple complaints and required inspections, it's worth noting that many issues, when inspected, either received no violations or were subsequently resolved, though the persistent nature of the rodent activity suggests ongoing challenges with pest management in particular.