175 Palmetto Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

175 Palmetto Street, a four-story, eight-unit residential building constructed in 2021 in Bushwick, has experienced several concerning maintenance and safety issues over its short history. Most notably, there have been recurring rodent problems, with the most recent inspection in July 2025 showing failures for "Other Reasons," and previous inspections in 2024 and 2025 indicating rat activity.

The building faced significant challenges in September 2022 when multiple urgent maintenance issues were reported, including water leaks, sewage problems, mold, and electrical wiring concerns, though inspections generally found no violations requiring further action. More recently, between 2022 and 2023, the property has been subject to health department violations related to rodent infestations, with the most recent findings in May 2025 noting compliance issues requiring follow-up inspections. During the construction phase in 2021, several serious safety violations were documented, including unauthorized work continuation while under a Stop Work Order, safety equipment deficiencies, and problems with scaffold safety.

These issues led to multiple Environmental Control Board violations against Sunshine Construction USA Inc., though most were ultimately resolved. The building's cellar area has been a particular point of contention, with violations issued in March 2023 regarding unauthorized occupancy and work, indicating the space was converted into additional living quarters contrary to official records. While the property appears to have maintained a bedbug-free status according to annual reporting requirements from 2021 to 2024, the ongoing rodent issues and historical construction violations suggest continuing challenges with building maintenance and compliance.