579 Meeker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222

The 4-unit, 3-story Old Law Tenement building at 579 Meeker Avenue in Greenpoint, owned by Tom Santino, has experienced several noteworthy events since 2021, with the most recent issues centering around rodent activity. In August 2024, a rat sighting was reported and investigated by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), which found no violations at the time of inspection.

Another compliance inspection in November 2024 indicated rat activity, though this appears to be routine monitoring rather than a specific violation. The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug issues, with filings for the years 2022-2023 and 2021-2022 showing zero infested, eradicated, or re-infested units, despite receiving two Housing Maintenance Code violations in 2021 and 2022 for failing to file the required annual bedbug report (Class A violations which were subsequently closed).

The property was also subject to two vaccine mandate non-compliance complaints in late 2021, both related to failure to check customer proof of vaccination, though these incidents may pertain to nearby commercial space rather than the residential units themselves. The building's rodent inspection history shows a mixed pattern, with most recent inspections indicating either passed or failed results for various reasons. Overall, while the building has faced some challenges with rodent activity and regulatory compliance in recent years, particularly regarding bedbug reporting requirements, the most current records indicate no ongoing systemic pest issues, and the property has maintained compliance with many other housing codes and regulations.