46 St Felix Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217

The 4-unit, 3-story residential building at 46 St Felix Street in Fort Greene, owned by Marcela Smalkowski and constructed in 1900, has experienced several significant maintenance and pest-related issues over the past five years. Most notably, there was a cluster of rodent-related complaints in 2021, with multiple rat sightings reported between September and November that year, followed by inspection findings of rat activity in December 2021.

The building has undergone regular rodent inspections since 2019, with bait application noted in early 2022 and some inspections showing rat activity, though it achieved "Passed" status in March 2019 and December 2021. The property has also faced challenges with water-related issues, including a heavy water leak complaint in August 2020 that was closed without inspection access. More recently, in late 2021, there were complaints about unsanitary conditions, specifically regarding pests and mold, though HPD was unable to gain access for inspection.

These incidents corresponded with three Housing Maintenance Code violations in 2021-2023 related to mandatory bedbug reporting requirements, all of which have since been closed. While the building's bedbug reporting records from 2021 to 2024 show no infestations or eradication cases, and the most recent filings in 2023 and 2024 indicate zero infested units, the historical pattern of pest complaints suggests this has been a recurring concern. The property has demonstrated some responsiveness to pest control measures, as evidenced by the regular inspections and bait application, though access issues have occasionally hindered full resolution of reported problems.