112 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The two-family residential building at 112 East 53rd Street in East Flatbush, owned by Rivkah Pelman, has experienced several significant issues over recent years, with the most pressing being an active rodent infestation as of 2024. The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene received multiple complaints in May 2024 regarding both rodent sightings and conditions attracting rodents, with violations confirmed that required follow-up inspections.

The building has also been undergoing challenges with bedbugs, as evidenced by the 2025 report showing infestations in both dwelling units, marking the first reported infestation since the program's inception in 2023-2024. The property has a documented history of various concerning complaints between 2019 and 2022, including an illegal conversion investigation, excessive debris (which temporarily resulted in a Stop Work Order), and concerns about defective/exposed electrical wiring.

Notably, all these complaints were eventually closed with either no violations found or no access obtained for inspection. While the building is relatively old, having been constructed in 1940, the recent pattern of pest-related issues suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. It's worth noting that between 2023-2024, there were no reported violations related to construction or other physical infrastructure concerns, though the rodent and bedbug infestations indicate persistent pest management challenges.