346 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

346 Gates Avenue is a 16-unit, 4-story residential tenement building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, built in 1910 and currently owned by A Halb. The property has experienced recurring issues with rodent infestations, with multiple DOHMH complaints throughout 2024-2025 indicating rat sightings, signs of rodents, and conditions attracting rodents. Most recently, in May 2025, the building received health department violations that require follow-up inspections.

The building has also faced various maintenance challenges, including plumbing issues (with an HPD inspection in April 2025 that could not access the premises), electrical problems (multiple complaints about lighting in late 2024), and unsanitary conditions related to garbage storage. Apartment A4 has had several documented maintenance issues, including problems with water leaks, mold, and defective plaster/paint surfaces, though these violations were eventually certified as corrected between February and April 2024. The building's maintenance history shows ongoing concerns with basic infrastructure, including emergency repairs for plumbing, electric systems, and unsanitary conditions.

Two separate complaints about illegal conversions were filed in 2018 and 2019, though inspectors were unable to access the property to investigate. Remarkably, the building has maintained a bedbug-free status according to official reports from 2023-2025, with no confirmed infestations during the reporting periods. While some violations and service requests have been resolved, the persistence of rodent-related issues and recent plumbing complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's rodent control efforts have included multiple bait applications and inspections, with varying results between 2023 and 2025 showing recurring rat activity and the need for continuous monitoring.