174 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The three-story, two-family house at 174 Jamaica Avenue in Cypress Hills, owned by Jacqueline Rivera-Serna, has faced recurring pest and sanitation issues in recent years, particularly in 2023. Most notably, there have been multiple pest-related complaints, with the most recent inspection in October 2023 resulting in open violations for roach infestations in apartment 2R, and previous complaints in September and October 2023 related to unsanitary conditions.

The building has also experienced rodent problems, with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene issuing violations in November 2023 and failed rodent inspections in December 2023 and February 2024. Historical records show a significant incident in December 2019 regarding a heat and hot water emergency that could not be inspected due to access issues, and an illegal fastening violation at the front gate was noted and resolved in 2019.

The building has been subject to multiple illegal conversion complaints from 2019 through 2022, though inspections consistently found no violations warranting action. While these complaints were closed without penalties, they indicate historical concerns about unauthorized modifications to the property. The most recent rodent inspections in late 2023 and early 2024 resulted in "failed for other reasons" conclusions, suggesting ongoing challenges with maintaining basic health and safety standards.