195 South Portland Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217

The 3-unit residential building at 195 South Portland Avenue in Fort Greene, owned by Tarek Oyo-simon, was constructed in 2002 and has experienced persistent pest management challenges over recent years. Between 2021 and 2023, there have been multiple reports of rodent activity, with the most recent official complaints occurring in September 2023, when the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) identified violations requiring follow-up inspections.

The building has also been subject to ongoing Housing Maintenance Code violations related to bedbug reporting requirements, with open violations recorded in 2022, 2023, and most recently in April 2024. Additionally, there have been three investigations into potential illegal conversions or unauthorized use of the property for hotel rooms between late 2022 and mid-2023, though inspectors were unable to gain access to conduct proper evaluations in each instance.

The building's rodent control efforts appear to have had mixed results; while there were periods of bait application and some compliance inspections showing rat activity between 2021 and 2024, a recent compliance inspection in November 2024 did indicate successful passage, suggesting some improvement in pest management. However, the building's persistent history of rodent complaints and multiple open violations related to both bedbug reporting and potential unauthorized use remains a significant aspect of its maintenance history.