126 Pulaski Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206

The 4-story, 9-unit tenement building at 126 Pulaski Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Herminio Torres and constructed in 1931, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent months. The property has faced ongoing rodent control challenges, with multiple rat sightings reported throughout 2024, particularly concentrated in August 2024 when three separate complaints were filed, though the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's rat inspections have shown mixed results, with some passing grades and instances of rat activity noted.

The building has also experienced persistent water-related issues, with at least four complaints regarding water leaks (both heavy flow and slow leaks) between June and August 2024, though most of these inspections resulted in no violations being issued. Additional concerns include unsanitary conditions such as mold and pest infestations, with specific violations recorded for apartments 1A and 1B during August 2024, including infestations of mice and roaches in 1A, and maintenance issues with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in 1B. The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of recurring issues, particularly during the summer of 2024, with various complaints related to ceilings requiring plaster and paint repairs, water leaks, and appliance problems.

While recent rodent inspections in 2025 have shown some improvements, with inspections passing as of April 2025, the property has experienced multiple rodent-related service requests throughout 2024. The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in the past five monitoring periods from 2021 to 2024. The property received its most recent rat inspection in April 2025, which passed, suggesting some progress in pest control efforts, though historic rodent activity patterns indicate this remains an ongoing concern.