273 Adelphi Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205

The four-story building at 273 Adelphi Street in Fort Greene, owned by Joseph Makhani, has demonstrated persistent challenges with both rodent activity and compliance with mandatory inspections over recent years. The property has recorded multiple rat sightings and rodent-related complaints between 2021 and 2025, with the most recent complaints occurring in 2025. Notably, there is an active open violation regarding bedbug reporting that has remained unresolved since 2021, with repeat violations issued in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

The building has also failed to file required external low-pressure inspections for multiple years, with violations issued between 2018 and 2023 remaining active as of July 2025. Between July and October 2024, multiple rodent bait applications were performed, indicating ongoing infestations. Compliance inspections have consistently found rat activity, including the most recent inspection in July 2025, though the property did pass an initial inspection in December 2021.

The building's documented history suggests significant ongoing challenges with pest management and compliance with both bedbug reporting and external inspection requirements. The pattern of violations, particularly regarding environmental health issues like rodents and bedbugs, raises concerns about the building's maintenance and response to pest control requirements. The active violations for multiple years regarding external low-pressure inspections also indicate a pattern of noncompliance with safety certification requirements. While some baiting efforts have been undertaken, the recurring nature of inspections finding rat activity suggests these measures may not have fully addressed the underlying rodent presence.