37 De Sales Place, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The three-unit, three-story residential building at 37 De Sales Place in Bushwick, owned by Abayomi Lapitz, has experienced several notable issues over the past few years, particularly related to pest control. Most recently, in March 2025, there was a rat sighting reported to the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, resulting in violations that require follow-up inspections.

This incident followed a pattern of rodent activity, with initial inspections showing rat activity in both March and April 2025, though the building passed subsequent compliance inspections in May 2025. The property has documented a recurring rodent presence, with similar patterns observed in 2024, 2022, and 2019, though most inspections from 2018 and earlier showed compliance.

Additional concerns include a housing maintenance code complaint regarding plumbing and water supply received in June 2025, which was classified as an emergency and subsequently closed in July 2025. The building also had a smoking-related incident in late 2024, with investigations conducted by the NYC Health Department regarding violations of smoke-free area regulations. While the building has passed multiple rodent inspections, the recent and recurring nature of pest-related issues, combined with the plumbing complaint, suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and resident comfort.