400 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

The four-story, formerly converted Class B building at 400 Washington Avenue in Clinton Hill, owned by Veena Shetty, has a concerning history of pest and maintenance issues over the past several years. Most notably, there has been an ongoing bedbug management problem, with multiple violations related to the failure to file annual bedbug reports between 2021 and 2024, demonstrating a pattern of non-compliance with housing maintenance code requirements.

The building experienced documented pest-related issues in both 2021 and 2018, with an emergency complaint in 2021 that resulted in Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) violations being issued. Specific violations were addressed in June 2021 involving bedbug infestations and repair needs in apartment 2D, while more recent violations from 2023 and 2024 remain open regarding the annual bedbug report filings.

The building's condition has been further complicated by a recent violation issued in September 2024 concerning the failure to file the 2023 external low-pressure inspection, which remains active as of now. The persistent nature of the pest issues, combined with the outstanding maintenance violations, suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep and compliance with housing regulations. The property, built in 1885, shows these issues are not isolated incidents but rather recurring challenges that have persisted over time, with the most recent violations being some of the most concerning given their potential impact on resident comfort and safety.