273 East 39th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The three-unit, three-story residential building at 273 East 39th Street in East Flatbush, owned by Shanti Jimenez, was constructed in 1920 and has undergone a conversion to Class A status. The property has experienced several pest-related issues in recent years, particularly concerning rodent problems in 2021-2022, with multiple complaints filed through the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH).

While initial rodent complaints in 2021 resulted in inspections, subsequent inspections in 2022 showed varying results, with at least one failed inspection in August 2022. The building has also faced challenges with compliance to health and safety requirements, including two Housing Maintenance Code violations related to bedbug reporting requirements in 2021 and 2023, though recent filings from 2023-2025 indicate zero infestation issues. In August 2021, the building was subject to two significant Department of Buildings (DOB) violations: one for unauthorized construction work and another concerning front yard planting requirements, particularly a 3' x 6' concrete slab installation.

These violations were resolved, along with an Environmental Control Board violation regarding work without proper permits related to construction of a CMU block wall and structural steel lintels. The property was regularly monitored for rodent activity, with compliance inspections generally showing improvement, including a passed inspection in November 2022. The bedbug reporting requirements have been consistently filed since 2021, with all recent filings showing zero affected units, suggesting improved compliance with pest management procedures.