748 Driggs Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211

The three-story, two-unit residential building at 748 Driggs Avenue in Williamsburg, owned by David Shorenstein, has a concerning pattern of regulatory non-compliance over the past several years. Most notably, there are recurring open violations related to the failure to file annual bedbug reports, with the most recent citation appearing in April 2024, and prior citations dating back to 2021.

Between 2018 and 2023, there were multiple complaints about suspected illegal short-term rentals, particularly focused on a basement apartment, with four instances where inspectors were unable to gain access, though one complaint from 2018 resulted in violations related to fire safety systems, occupancy, sprinkler requirements, and means of egress, all concerning the basement apartment's illegal transient use - these violations were resolved with penalties totaling $10,000. The building has also experienced pest control issues, with documented rat activity in 2019, 2021, and 2022, though bait application was noted as recently as March 2022.

The property's violation history suggests ongoing challenges with regulatory compliance and maintenance standards. The consistent pattern of unaddressed bedbug report violations since 2021, combined with the historical issues regarding unauthorized transient occupancy and pest problems, indicates a concerning trend in building management. The most recent bedbug report violation in April 2024 suggests this issue persists to the present date, while the rodent inspections show intermittent problems with rat activity, though some inspections have shown improvements.