1251 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The two-family house at 1251 Decatur Street in Bushwick, owned by Giovanni Castro, has a documented history of rodent-related issues and recent inspection access problems. Most notably, in the summer of 2022, the property experienced multiple rat sightings that prompted Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) involvement, with one inspection resulting in violations and the need for follow-up inspections.

These rodent complaints were addressed in September 2022, with one being closed due to earlier complaints having been filed for the same location, and the other showing health code violations requiring additional oversight. More recently, in early 2025, there have been two significant inspection-related matters concerning the property, both involving the address 11207 (which appears to be an error or alternate reference to the same property address).

In March and February 2025, inspections related to building permits and certificate of occupancy issues were scheduled, but both attempts were unsuccessful as the inspector was unable to gain access to the property on their second final attempts in June and April, respectively. While these access issues are notable, it's important to indicate that as of the most recent data in October 2023, there were no recorded violations resulting from these failed inspections, though they suggest potential access or compliance concerns that may warrant monitoring.