174 Meserole Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206

The three-story, five-unit tenement at 174 Meserole Street in Williamsburg, built in 1887 and currently owned by Prashanth Rayapudi, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues over the past few years. Most recently, in June 2025, a rodent-related violation was identified by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, with follow-up inspections planned.

In May 2024, there was an emergency heat/hot water complaint, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the condition. The building has faced repeated issues with bedbug reporting compliance between 2021-2023, receiving violations for failing to file annual reports, although the most recent 2024 report indicates no confirmed infestations. The property has a notable history of safety concerns, including a serious incident in January 2023 when demolition work caused a chimney collapse that affected an adjacent property, resulting in a $10,000 violation.

There were also complaints in 2023 regarding blocked egress and excessive debris, though inspections either found no violations or were unable to gain access. While the building has shown some improvements in recent bedbug reporting compliance, the recurring rodent issues and past safety violations suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has generally maintained adherence to bedbug reporting requirements since 2023, with the most recent reports showing no current infestations or eradications.