425 South 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

The 4-story, 5-unit residential building at 425 South 5th Street in Williamsburg, owned by Amrom Israel, has experienced persistent rodent issues throughout 2024-2025, with multiple HPD inspections confirming rat activity and requiring bait applications. The most recent complaints, filed in January 2025, reported unsanitary conditions related to pests, though HPD inspectors were unable to access the property for inspection. The building underwent significant construction work between 2018-2019, during which multiple safety violations were documented, including inadequate housekeeping, structural concerns, and failure to properly safeguard the site.

These violations were ultimately resolved, with some resulting in fines totaling $4,150. The DOB conducted several inspections in 2019, including a Special Operations Compliance Inspection and an Unlicensed/Illegal Activity investigation, neither resulting in violations being warranted at the time. The property has maintained a consistent record of zero bedbug infestations since 2019, as evidenced by annual Bedbug Reporting filings showing no affected units.

Recent inspections in 2024-2025 have focused primarily on rodent activity, which appears to be an ongoing challenge despite multiple treatment attempts. The building's 311 service request history shows limited accessibility for inspectors, particularly for the most recent unsanitary condition complaint in early 2025. While the building's construction phase from 2018-2019 raised several safety concerns, these were addressed through proper channels, and current reports primarily concern pest management rather than structural or safety issues.