1447 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

1447 Ocean Avenue in Bushwick is a 3-story, 6-unit residential building constructed in 1991 and currently owned by Agnes Yan. The property has experienced recurring rodent issues, with the most recent active inspections in 2025 (April and May) showing rat activity. The building has a documented history of pest control challenges, with multiple rodent complaints filed through 311 from 2021 through late 2023.

While the Health Department has conducted several inspections, often finding violations or rat activity, there have been some instances where no violations were noted. The building faced a significant heating system issue in March 2022, when tenants reported no heat or hot water throughout the entire building, though conditions were reportedly restored following HPD intervention. The property is currently under review for an illegal conversion complaint filed in October 2024, with the initial inspection attempt resulting in no access.

Of particular note, between 2019 and 2024, the building had three separate Housing Maintenance Code violations regarding annual bedbug reporting requirements, though the bedbug reporting filings from 2021 through 2024 indicate zero infested units, suggesting successful eradication efforts when infestations did occur. The most recent bedbug report for the period ending October 2024 shows no reported cases, and previous filings consistently indicated no infestation or re-infestation issues. The building's overall violation history shows an active pattern of pest management challenges, particularly regarding rodents, despite compliance inspections, while the heating system failure in 2022 represents a significant resident comfort issue, though promptly addressed.