527 Quincy Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The two-family house at 527 Quincy Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Michael Yehounatan, has experienced recurring maintenance and pest issues since 2019. Most notably, there has been a persistent rodent problem, with multiple rat sightings and infestations documented between 2019 and 2023, though recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 have shown improvements, with both passing inspections.

The building has also faced significant heat and hot water concerns, particularly in September 2021, when both entire building and apartment-specific complaints were filed, leading to violations in Apartment 1 that required restoration of hot water to all fixtures. Additional issues in 2021 included problems with paint and plaster in various areas, including ceilings, walls, and the kitchen, as well as water leak concerns in multiple locations within Apartment 1. The property has undergone several rodent control measures, with bait applications and multiple follow-up inspections throughout 2022 and 2023.

The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has been involved in multiple inspections related to both rodent activity and other health concerns, with violations found during some inspections. Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) has documented various maintenance issues over the years, including problems with building access for inspections, though more recent records indicate that many of these violations have been addressed, with some being certified as corrected in 2023. The most recent rodent compliance inspection in July 2025 showed no rat activity, suggesting that recent management efforts may be having a positive effect on the building's maintenance issues.