56 Patchen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The three-story, two-family house at 56 Patchen Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Alozie Okwu, has experienced recurring maintenance and health-related issues since 2022. Most notably, the building has faced ongoing rodent problems, with multiple inspections and bait applications throughout 2024 and into 2025 showing persistent rat activity, though it passed a compliance inspection in May 2025.

The property has had two significant heat and hot water-related emergencies in September 2022, resulting in violations for lack of hot water in Apartment 1 and non-functional carbon monoxide detectors, though these violations were eventually closed following repair work. The building's recent history reveals a concerning pattern of rodent infestations through 2024, with multiple service requests to the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The most recent health-related complaint was filed in May 2024 regarding rat sightings.

These pest control efforts were maintained through multiple bait applications during 2024, with varying results. While some structural and safety issues appear to have been addressed, including the certification of carbon monoxide detector repairs in October 2022, the building's history suggests ongoing challenges with both pest management and timely addressal of service requests. The property's age (built in 1931) and its two-family configuration are typical for this Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood, but the recorded service requests indicate some ongoing maintenance concerns that have required multiple inspections and interventions.