548 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221
The three-story tenement building at 548 Van Buren Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Troy Ferguson and constructed in 1899, has experienced several significant maintenance and pest-related issues in recent years. Most notably, there has been an ongoing rodent problem, with multiple compliance inspections in 2025 (June 4 and June 30) noting "Rat Activity," and numerous bait applications recorded between August and September 2024.
The building has also faced challenges with window safety, particularly in 2019 when violations were recorded regarding defective window guards in apartments 1 and 2, though these were subsequently closed by May 2019. The property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements in recent years, with the most recent report (December 2024) indicating zero infested units and no eradication or re-infestation cases, suggesting successful management of this specific pest issue.
Earlier violations related to bedbug reporting requirements from 2021 to 2024 were properly addressed. Additional safety concerns documented in 2019 included the need to remove a door from a closet leading to a scuttle opening on the third story and requirements to make certain apartment entrance doors self-closing. While most historical violations have been resolved, the recurring rodent issues and recent inspections indicating ongoing pest activity suggest this remains a significant concern for the building.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 3 |
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Year built | 1899 |
Total area | 2850 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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