396 Bleecker Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

396 Bleecker Street is a three-story, three-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1931 in the Bushwick neighborhood, currently owned by Jafim Aronov. The property has experienced ongoing rodent issues over several years, with the most recent inspection in March 2025 resulting in a passing grade, following rat activity being noted in earlier 2024 and 2023 inspections.

The building has maintained consistent compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with no infested or re-infested units reported in the most recent 2025 filing. Historical records show violations related to unauthorized basement construction and building maintenance issues from 2018, including improperly constructed rooms with plumbing features, though these violations were resolved with penalties totaling $3,250. The Department of Buildings has processed various complaints about the property, including a gas utility referral in 2021 that required multiple inspection attempts for access, and a general sweep in 2024 that resulted in no violations being found.

The building's recent history shows active management of pest control, with multiple bait applications in January 2021 and subsequent inspections addressing rat activity. While the property has had recurring rodent issues as indicated by multiple DOHMH complaints between 2019 and 2024, the frequency of complaints has decreased somewhat in recent years, with the most recent complaints being addressed through routine inspections rather than emergency responses. The building's current status shows regular compliance with municipal requirements, though the historical pattern of violations and pest management issues suggests ongoing monitoring of building conditions is necessary.