44 Wyckoff Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

44 Wyckoff Avenue is a three-story, six-unit residential building constructed in 1931 in Bushwick, currently owned by Victor Carella. The property has experienced persistent rodent issues in recent years, with multiple inspections between 2023 and 2025 consistently showing rat activity, though some inspections in 2023-2024 initially showed passing results. The building has a documented history of unsanitary conditions, particularly regarding pest infestations, with a significant complaint logged in October 2018 that resulted in HPD's inability to gain access for inspection.

While the most recent bedbug reports from 2024 indicate no infested units, the building was previously cited for failing to file an annual bedbug report in March 2022. The property has experienced multiple construction-related complaints over the years, particularly in 2018-2022, many of which were closed due to inspectors being unable to gain access for verification. These complaints included concerns about unpermitted work, illegal plumbing, and electrical issues.

The building's permit history shows several permits were successfully issued in 2019 for various work, suggesting some regularization of previously reported violations may have occurred. Regular rodent inspections continue to be conducted, with the most recent results from early 2025 showing ongoing rodent presence. The building's maintenance record indicates attention to various safety and compliance issues, though the recurring nature of rodent problems and historical difficulty in accessing units for inspections raises ongoing concerns about maintenance access and pest control effectiveness.