43 Montrose Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206

43 Montrose Avenue is a three-story, five-unit residential building in Williamsburg, constructed in 1920 and currently owned by Barry Himmel. The property has experienced persistent rodent-related issues over the past several years, with the most recent inspections in early 2025 continuing to show evidence of rat activity, following similar findings in December 2024, July 2022, and June 2022.

The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) confirmed violations in May 2022 related to a reported rat sighting, indicating the need for follow-up inspections. Between 2018 and 2025, there have been multiple instances of rat sightings and the application of bait, suggesting ongoing challenges with pest control despite some inspections being marked as compliance.

In terms of bedbug activity, the building has maintained a clean record over the past five reporting periods from 2019 to 2024, with no reported infestations, eradications, or re-infestations in any of the five units. The property appears to have a consistent track record of compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with all filings showing zero affected units. While the absence of bedbug infestations is a positive aspect of the building's condition, the recurring rodent issues, as evidenced by multiple inspections and service requests, represent the most significant ongoing challenge for the property and its residents.