185 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249
The three-story, three-unit Old Law Tenement building at 185 Metropolitan Avenue in Williamsburg, owned by Bill Lika, has a concerning history of pest-related issues and maintenance challenges. Between 2019 and 2022, there were multiple documented rodent sightings, including mouse and rat incidents that triggered Department of Health and Mental Hygiene inspections, with the most recent activity noted in April 2022 showing rat presence.
The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues, particularly in 2019, when multiple complaints were filed regarding water leaks, unsanitary conditions related to pests, and mold problems - though inspection access was either not granted or violations were marked as closed. Most notably, the building currently has four open Class A Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2021-2024 related to the failure to file required annual bedbug reports, suggesting ongoing concerns about vermin management.
While there have been some passed inspections for rodent activity (notably in 2019 and 2022), the pattern of violations and repeated service requests indicates persistent pest management challenges, particularly regarding compliance with bedbug reporting requirements. The building's documented history spans several years and shows a trend of recurring pest issues, with the most recent violations suggesting inadequate resolution of these problems persists into 2024.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 3 |
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Year built | 1901 |
Total area | 2244 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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