232 Stuyvesant Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

232 Stuyvesant Avenue is a two-family, two-story residential building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant and owned by Shay Shemesh. Built in 1899, this property has a concerning pattern of maintenance issues, particularly relating to pest control and building conditions. Most notably, recent inspections from 2024 indicate active rat activity, following two consecutive inspections in October and November 2024 showing rodent presence.

Historical data shows ongoing rodent issues, with six inspections between 2012 and 2014 revealing rat activity, though there were periods of passing inspections as well. The building has experienced multiple health and safety concerns, including a 2024 DOHMH report of unsanitary conditions related to a cat, and a 2022 complaint about mosquitoes. A significant cluster of violations was documented in March 2019, primarily affecting the ground floor apartment, including issues with plaster surfaces, floor conditions, window frames, and the presence of mold.

During October-November 2021, multiple complaints were investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) involving various building components such as flooring, electrical systems, painting, and cabinet conditions, though no violations were ultimately issued. The property has also had two notable Department of Buildings complaints, one in 2024 concerning Certificate of Occupancy issues and another in 2018 regarding potential illegal commercial use, though inspectors were unable to gain access in both cases. Overall, while some violations have been addressed over time, the recurring nature of rodent infestations and the presence of open violations from 2019 suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's inspection history shows periods of both compliance and problems, particularly in relation to pest control and various building system deficiencies.