551 Kosciuszko Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The 2-family house at 551 Kosciuszko Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Abraham Lebowitz, has experienced several notable maintenance issues over the past several years, particularly related to rodent infestations and waste management. Most recently, in August 2024, there was a confirmed rodent sighting at the property, which followed a similar complaint in September 2022. The building has a documented history of rodent-related issues, with multiple complaints filed between 2018-2024, indicating an ongoing pest management challenge.

Additionally, there were several complaints regarding unsanitary conditions related to garbage and recycling storage in July-August 2018, with at least one instance resulting in housing violations being issued. A more recent infrastructure concern was documented in January 2023, involving improper drainage and water retention issues, which led to an Oath violation being served in August 2024. The building, constructed in 1993, is a two-story structure containing two residential units.

While the property has undergone multiple inspections in response to complaints, and some issues have been addressed or closed, the recurring nature of rodent complaints suggests this remains a persistent problem area. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) have both been involved in addressing the building's maintenance concerns, with the most recent actions occurring in 2024. The property's documented issues primarily relate to three main areas: pest control, waste management, and drainage problems, with varying degrees of resolution evidenced through inspection and complaint records.