334 Central Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The three-story, four-unit old law tenement building at 334 Central Avenue in Bushwick, owned by Avrumi Licht, has been in operation since 1931 and is currently facing multiple concerning maintenance issues as of 2025. Most notably, there is active rodent activity being documented consistently throughout 2024 and into 2025, with multiple inspections showing rat activity and bait being applied, indicating an ongoing pest control challenge. The building has also experienced recurring ventilation and indoor air quality issues, with the most recent complaint being filed in February 2024.

The property has a documented history of window and door-related problems, including broken window guards (2022), defective window glass panes (2020), and multiple door issues with violations issued (2020). There was also a sewage leak incident investigated by the NYC Health Department in December 2019. The building underwent inspections in 2022 that revealed serious concerns about lead-based paint hazards, resulting in multiple violations related to compliance and notification requirements.

These violations, though eventually closed, indicate regulatory requirements that were not initially met. More recently, in June 2023, a violation was issued regarding an external low-pressure inspection that had not been filed, though this remains active as of the latest available data. The building's maintenance history shows regular (and sometimes urgent) responsiveness to various issues, though access for inspection has occasionally been limited for certain complaints. While the property has maintained an active bedbug reporting record from 2019 through 2024 with zero reported infestations, the consistent rodent activity and recent ventilation complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges that warrant attention.