40 Catherine Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

40 Catherine Street is a two-family residence located in East Williamsburg, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Marek Kaczor. The property has experienced several recurring health and maintenance issues over recent years, most notably with rodent infestations, as evidenced by multiple 311 complaints and inspection results. The most recent complaint in September 2023 resulted in violations that prompted follow-up inspections.

Rodent control efforts appear to have had limited success, with inspections in October 2024 showing rat activity, though a subsequent compliance inspection in November 2024 passed. The building has also faced challenges with poison ivy infestations in 2020, with multiple complaints filed in May and June of that year, all of which were eventually closed by the NYC Health Department. Additional concerns were raised in mid-2023 regarding potential structural issues, with complaints about building shaking and stability entered in June 2023, though inspectors were unable to gain access.

A separate complaint about the property being vacant, open, and unguarded was also filed in June 2023, with no violations found upon inspection in July 2024. The building's maintenance history includes multiple failed rodent inspections in 2010, suggesting a long-standing issue with pest management. While some recent inspections have shown improvements, with a pass in November 2024, the pattern of recurring complaints and violations indicates ongoing maintenance challenges at the property, particularly regarding pest control and vegetation management.