414A Kosciuszko Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

414A Kosciuszko Street is a three-story, three-unit residential building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, constructed in 1899 and currently owned by Eluze Weiss. The property has experienced recurring pest issues over recent years, with multiple reports of unsanitary conditions and rodent sightings between 2022 and 2024.

Most notably, in 2024, there were several documented instances of rat activity, with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) documenting conditions requiring bait application in April 2024 and other inspections showing either rat activity or requiring compliance checks. The building underwent three separate pest-related inspections between February and March 2024, with bait being applied and subsequent compliance inspections required. The property has a history of various maintenance issues, including a significant cluster of violations noted in August 2016 related to safety systems and unit conditions, such as non-functional carbon monoxide detectors, water damage, and illegal security features.

There were also two documented gas utility referrals in 2021 and 2022 where inspectors were unable to gain access to the building for inspection. More recently, multiple inspections in 2024 and early 2025 have shown improvement, with the most recent rodent inspection in April 2025 resulting in a "Passed" status, suggesting successful mitigation of previous pest issues. While the building has had recurring maintenance and pest control challenges, the current inspection results indicate that recent efforts may have addressed some of the most pressing concerns, though historical patterns suggest vigilance may be warranted.