1277 Sutter Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

The two-story, four-unit tenement building at 1277 Sutter Avenue in East New York, owned by Lennard Joseph, has experienced persistent pest control issues, particularly evident in 2023 with multiple complaints regarding unsanitary conditions and pests, including rat sightings. The property has documented violations related to smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector maintenance in apartment 2F, along with several open violations from May 2023 requiring attention to door/window repairs, ventilation systems, and various pest infestations.

Notably, there is an active Class A violation as of April 2024 regarding the failure to file an annual bedbug report. The building's violation history reveals significant compliance challenges, particularly between 2019 and 2021, including multiple instances of work being performed without proper permits, occupancy violations, and failure to comply with posted vacate orders.

These led to substantial financial penalties totaling over $30,000, though most of these violations have been resolved or dismissed. Earlier inspection records from 2012-2014 showed mixed results in rodent inspections, with some passing results but at least one failure in 2014 for unspecified "Other Reasons." The property has also seen numerous 311 complaints of varying natures, with many resulting in inability to gain access for inspection. While some recent violations have been addressed through HPD inspections, the persistence of pest-related complaints and multiple open violations suggest ongoing maintenance challenges within the building.