209 South 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

209 South 3rd Street is a 5-story, 20-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1910, currently owned by Scott Jaffee. The building has recently experienced recurring pest issues, with rodent sightings reported in 2024 and 2025 resulting in Department of Health violations, following a pattern of pest problems that includes documented roach infestations in apartments 2B and 5D in 2021-2022.

In August 2023, multiple housing maintenance code violations were recorded for apartment 2B, including issues with mold, drywall, electrical outlets, flooring, and the carbon monoxide detection system, though these were certified as corrected by September 2023. The building's infrastructure has also faced challenges, including a 2025 elevator violation and previous heating system complaints, though most Department of Buildings inspections have found no significant violations. The property's maintenance history shows regular inspections and compliance efforts, with rodent inspections generally passing between 2018 and 2025, though initial inspections in 2024 and 2025 showed failures for unspecified reasons.

The building has demonstrated active monitoring and reporting of pest control efforts, with bedbug reports showing zero infested units since 2019, and recent permit activity indicates continued maintenance and oversight. Notable safety-related violations have been addressed in a timely manner, including the removal of flower pots obstructing fire escapes and electrical system repairs. While there have been multiple health and safety concerns documented through the various inspection processes, the building's management has generally taken prompt action to address violations when identified.