685 Chauncey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The three-story, two-family house at 685 Chauncey Street in Bushwick, owned by Andrew Kane, has experienced recurring maintenance and pest control issues since its construction in 2004. The building had documented problems with water leaks and ceiling plaster in January 2022, which were investigated by the Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) department but did not result in any violations.

A violation was issued in September 2017 requiring repairs to plastered surfaces and paint in a second-story bedroom ceiling, though records show this was certified as corrected by September 2019. Most concerning are the ongoing rodent control challenges, with multiple inspections showing rat activity from 2019 through 2025. Most recently, in early 2025, multiple bait applications were necessary, followed by compliance inspections showing persistent rat activity in April 2025 and June 2024.

The building had one documented rodent-related complaint in 2019, and while inspections generally show some form of pest control response, the recurring nature of these issues suggests an ongoing struggle with rodent management. On a positive note, the building's recent bedbug report for the 2023-2024 period shows no confirmed infestations, indicating successful pest control in this regard. The property has maintained compliance with recent bedbug reporting requirements, with no units reported as infested, eradicated, or re-infested.