558 Kosciuszko Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The 8-unit, 4-story building at 558 Kosciuszko Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Avraham Garbo, has experienced significant pest-related challenges over the past two years, with an ongoing pattern of rodent and pest complaints. Between January 2024 and April 2025, there have been numerous reports of unsanitary conditions, particularly focusing on pests, with multiple complaints during early 2025 (April and March) and late 2024 (December), some of which resulted in HPD inspections finding conditions not in violation of housing laws, while others saw inspectors unable to complete their evaluations.

The building has also faced several housing maintenance code violations, particularly in Apartment 1R, including issues with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, as well as mice infestations noted in December 2024, though some violations from 2024 (involving repair and lock issues) were subsequently closed. Significant structural and compliance concerns are present, including seven active DOB violations related to the failure to file annual external low-pressure inspections from 2018 to 2023, and a maintenance issue from 2024 involving an emergency plumbing radiator problem that was closed.

Regular rat activity has been documented through multiple inspections and bait applications from 2024 through 2025, with the most recent inspection in April 2025 confirming ongoing activity. The building's pest control efforts appear to be ongoing, with multiple bait applications and inspections recorded between 2024 and 2025, though the persistent nature of the complaints and violations suggests ongoing challenges with pest management. While the building has maintained a record of no bedbug infestations in recent years (as per annual reporting since 2021), the rodent and pest issues remain a significant concern for the property.