440 East 22nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226

440 East 22nd Street is a 4-story, 13-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1931, located in the Flatbush neighborhood and currently owned by East 22nd Equities LLC. The property has experienced persistent rodent issues, with multiple reports and inspections in 2025 showing continued rat activity, including verified sightings and conditions attracting rodents in April 2025. Earlier complaints about unsanitary conditions related to pests were recorded in December 2022, and there have been multiple violations requiring follow-up inspections by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene throughout 2024-2025.

The building faced several maintenance challenges in recent years, including a heat and hot water complaint in February 2024 (entire building), and multiple issues documented in 2023 related to flooring, appliances, and unsanitary conditions such as mold and pest infestations, particularly affecting Apartment 3B. Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2023-2024 indicate problems with plumbing fixtures, plaster surfaces, and pest infestations requiring remediation. The building's safety systems received attention in 2024 when violations were recorded regarding smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in Apartment 2C, though these were subsequently certified as corrected.

While there was one documented case of bedbugs in 2020-2021, subsequent annual reports (2021-2024) indicate no further infestations. The property has also had some infrastructure maintenance issues, including a water leak complaint in December 2022 and a gas utility referral in March 2023, though the inspector was unable to gain access for verification. The building's management has initiated regular inspections and baiting efforts for rodent control, with the most recent bait application occurring in June 2025, suggesting ongoing efforts to address the persistent pest problem.