97 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216

The three-unit, three-story building at 97 Decatur Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Shean Barrett, has experienced recurring pest management challenges over the past several years, particularly regarding bedbugs and rodents. Most recently, in mid-2024, there were two rat sightings reported, one in June which could not be inspected due to access issues, and another in July that passed inspection.

The building has shown consistent adherence to rodent management protocols in inspections between 2018 and 2024, with the most recent inspections in 2023 and 2024 both passing. However, there were multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations recorded in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 regarding the requirement to file annual bedbug reports, though these violations were ultimately closed. The property's bedbug reporting from September 2024 indicates no current infestations, with three units previously identified as infested having been successfully eradicated.

Historical data from the building shows a pattern of rodent activity between 2018 and 2019, with several inspections noting rat activity, though subsequent inspections from 2019 through 2024 have generally passed. The building's age (dating back to 1880) and its classification as "Heretofore Converted Class A" suggest it is a former single-family home that has been converted into multiple units, which is a common characteristic in the neighborhood. The property has maintained regular inspections and addresses violations when identified, though there have been periods requiring renewal of bedbug reporting compliance.