212 Patchen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233

212 Patchen Avenue is a 3-story, 2-family house built in 1927 and currently owned by Winfield Harrell Jr. The property has experienced several notable issues over recent years, with the most significant being a period of food-related health concerns in late 2018, including multiple complaints about food poisoning and odor issues that prompted intervention from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

In early 2019, a violation was issued regarding unauthorized construction work in the rear yard, involving the installation of a freezer with electrical components, though this violation was ultimately resolved with no penalties imposed. More recently, the building received a violation in September 2024 for failing to file a 2023 external low-pressure inspection, though this was dismissed by November 2024. The property's maintenance record shows periodic rodent inspection activity, with a concerning pattern of rat activity noted in late 2018 and 2016, though recent inspections from 2022, 2024, and 2025 have passed without issue.

The building has undergone several permitted construction/renovation activities between 2019-2021, including multiple permits for various types of work. Of note, there was one reported instance of vaccine mandate non-compliance in September 2021, which was promptly addressed by the Department of Health. The building's documented history suggests improved conditions in recent years, with no major complaints or violations recorded since 2024, and consistent passing results in recent rodent inspections.