25 St Felix Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217

The three-story, two-unit building at 25 St Felix Street in Fort Greene, owned by Casey Schear, has experienced recurring pest control issues over the past several years, particularly with rodents. Most recently, rodent activity was documented in 2024 with inspection results showing rat activity in April and May, though a compliance inspection in December 2024 noted passing results. The building has had multiple documented rodent sightings and signs of infestation between 2018 and 2024, with violations requiring follow-up inspections by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH). The property has also faced several serious maintenance and safety issues.

In 2018, multiple violations were documented including problems with doors, mold, garbage storage, flooring, plumbing, electrical systems, and walls. More concerning are the open violations from 2019 regarding fire safety equipment, including smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector issues in the third-floor apartment, and problems with self-closing doors and fire-retardant plaster walls in public areas. The building's most recent bedbug reports from 2023-2025 indicate no infestations during the reporting periods. There are also active Environmental Control Board violations from 2021 related to non-compliance with a commissioner's order, with associated penalties totaling $62,500.

Additional building history includes several complaints regarding construction and occupancy issues. In 2019, there were concerns about the building being vacant and open/unguarded, and while these complaints were ultimately resolved, they highlighted potential security issues. Recent bedbug reports from 2023-2025 show no current infestations, suggesting some improvement in pest management. The property has generally complied with bedbug reporting requirements, though there was a period of routine DOHMH violations related to filing annual reports between 2019-2024.