199 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237
The three-story, four-unit tenement building at 199 Knickerbocker Avenue in Bushwick, owned by Virgil Chong, has shown a concerning pattern of pest management issues over the past several years. Most notably, there has been a recurring requirement to file annual bedbug reports between 2021 and 2024, with violations issued in 2021, 2022, and 2024 for failure to submit these mandatory reports under Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) regulations.
However, the most recent bedbug report for the period ending October 31, 2024, indicates zero infested or previously infested units, suggesting successful eradication efforts have been implemented. The building has also experienced recurring rat activity, with the most recent inspections in 2025 showing ongoing rodent issues.
Specifically, rat activity was recorded in both May and June 2025, following a pattern of initial inspections showing violations, interspersed with compliance passes throughout 2024. While there were several "Passed" results for rodent inspections in previous years (2022-2024), the recent rat activity indicates this remains an unresolved challenge. The building's 90-year history shows these pest management issues as notable concerns in recent years, though there are no recorded major violations or safety concerns beyond these maintenance issues.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 4 |
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Year built | 1931 |
Total area | 4500 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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