967 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211

The three-story, four-unit tenement building at 967 Metropolitan Avenue in East Williamsburg, owned by Felicia Pepe, has been facing persistent regulatory compliance issues over the past several years. Most notably, there have been recurring violations related to bedbug reporting requirements, with open violations documented annually from 2021 through 2024, indicating failure to file the necessary annual bedbug reports as mandated by the NYC Housing Maintenance Code.

The building has also experienced significant mechanical system challenges, particularly with its boiler, which was found to have defects in August 2021, including issues with combustion air and debris buildup, though this violation was subsequently resolved without penalties. More recently, there have been active violations regarding the failure to file required external low-pressure inspections for both 2021 and 2022, though a similar violation from 2019 for the 2017 inspection was dismissed. The building has documented rodent activity in multiple inspections, with the most recent incidents recorded in late 2024 showing rat activity in September and November.

Previous inspections in 2021 and 2020 also indicated rodent presence, though some inspections resulted in bait application as an attempted mitigation measure. These inspections suggest an ongoing vermin control challenge despite some periods of compliance being recorded. The cumulative record suggests persistent maintenance documentation lapses and challenges with both pest control and mechanical systems, with particular attention needed to the building's response to regulatory requirements over the past few years.