109 Woodbine Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

109 Woodbine Street is a two-family residential building located in Bushwick, Brooklyn, owned by Xuan Zheng and constructed in 1910. The property has a documented history of rodent-related issues, with the most recent inspections in 2025 showing both rat activity (April) and compliance (June). This follows a pattern of rodent activity between 2018 and 2022, with at least three confirmed instances of rat activity noted during inspections.

The building has faced significant regulatory scrutiny, particularly regarding illegal conversion and local law compliance. In 2022, a complaint about illegal conversion was filed, though the inspector was unable to gain access for verification. Multiple violations were recorded in 2019 related to failure to comply with commission orders, resulting in penalties totaling $15,000. These violations were eventually resolved, with documented payments, including a final dismissal of an immediately hazardous violation in 2020.

The building's permit history shows three electrical work permits were issued in late 2019 and October 2020, suggesting some electrical system modifications or improvements were undertaken during this period. While recent rodent inspections indicate some level of ongoing management of pest control issues, the pattern of rat activity followed by compliance indicates a recurring challenge in maintaining a completely pest-free environment. The property has consistently passed most rat inspections while showing occasional instances of non-compliance, such as the 2020 inspection that failed for other reasons. These persistent rodent issues, combined with the historical violations related to building maintenance and illegal conversion complaints, suggest that while some improvements have been made, the building has faced ongoing challenges with both pest management and regulatory compliance over recent years.