186 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233

186 Howard Avenue is a 2-family residential building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Igor Buzhaker. The two-story structure has faced recurring pest control challenges, with the most recent rodent inspection in June 2025 confirming rat activity, following a pattern of infestations over the past decade.

Notably, from 2022 to 2025, the property has experienced multiple rat activity reports, with varying compliance results during inspections, including a failed compliance inspection in March 2023. The building's maintenance history reveals significant heating system issues in December 2021, with multiple complaints about heat and hot water shortages, though inspection access was denied during the investigation of these complaints.

The Department of Buildings records from 2018 show one confirmed work violation related to unpermitted electrical work throughout the basement and first floor, resulting in a $625 penalty, though another related complaint was dismissed with no violation found. In contrast, the bedbug reporting period from late 2020 to late 2021 showed no infestation activity in the building. While some rodent activity has been reported in recent years, there have also been periods of compliance, suggesting fluctuating conditions regarding building maintenance and pest control.