476 Central Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The three-story, five-unit residential building at 476 Central Avenue in Bushwick, owned by Joseph Fragala, has been through various maintenance and pest control challenges since 2018. The most significant recent incident was recorded in December 2024, when one unit experienced a bedbug infestation that was subsequently eradicated. The building has maintained generally good rodent management, passing inspections most recently in April 2025 and April 2024, though there were two rat activity instances in 2019 and 2018.

A cluster of concerns was documented in October 2018, including safety issues with broken/missing window guards, a carbon monoxide detector concern, water leaks, and general electrical problems, though all these complaints were closed with no violations issued. Earlier records show persistent management challenges, including a garbage/recycling storage issue in July 2020 and various maintenance issues such as ceiling paint/plaster problems and water leaks. However, all these complaints were resolved without violations.

The building has undergone regular rodent inspections, with most showing compliance and successful eradication of any infestations. The property has maintained an active bedbug monitoring program, though the most recent 2024-2025 reporting period was the first to show an infestation. While the building has experienced various maintenance issues over the years, most have been addressed promptly, and recent rodent inspections suggest improved pest management.