163 Menahan Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The two-family residence at 163 Menahan Street in Bushwick, owned by Sagi Benarosh, has experienced several concerning issues in recent years, with the most pressing being ongoing electrical problems and persistent rodent infestations. Most recently, in March 2025, there was a significant electrical lighting issue reported through both 311 and HPD, though inspectors were unable to gain access to investigate the matter fully.

This electrical concern follows a pattern of maintenance issues, including two instances of rodent activity inspections in March 2025 and April 2024, suggesting a persistent pest management challenge. The building has a documented history of rat activity, with multiple inspections in 2024 showing consistent problems, though bait was applied during several inspections in October 2023. The property's record shows some attempted pest control measures, particularly during late 2023 when bait was applied in multiple instances.

Previous to these issues, there were no reported bedbug infestations between December 2021 and December 2022, and the building's two-family structure was constructed in 1930. While some complaints, such as the January 2023 rat sighting incident, have been addressed with follow-up inspections, the ongoing pattern of rodent activity and recent electrical issues suggests that maintenance challenges have persisted into 2025. The building's multiple rodent activity inspection results throughout 2024 and 2025, combined with the recent electrical problems, represent the most significant issues on record for this property.