651 East 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The three-story, three-unit residential building at 651 East 21st Street in Flatbush, owned by Mizanur Chowdhury and constructed in 2001, has experienced several notable health and maintenance issues in recent years. Most significantly, there have been repeated rodent-related incidents, with multiple complaints filed through 311 between 2023 and 2024, including rat sightings in August 2023, September 2023, November 2023, and January 2024.

While the property generally passed inspections related to these complaints, the January 2024 inspection did reveal rat activity. A concerning pattern emerged with four bedbug reporting violations issued between 2021 and 2024, though the most recent bedbug reports (May 2024 and June 2023) indicated no infested units, suggesting successful remediation efforts. Additionally, there was a heat and hot water complaint in October 2020 that HPD could not verify due to lack of access to units.

The building's maintenance history shows a mix of compliance and violations, with the most recent rodent inspection in March 2024 resulting in a passing grade. The owners have demonstrated some responsiveness to pest control issues, as evidenced by the lack of reported infestations in the past two bedbug reporting periods. The property has consistently undergone required inspections, with most violations being promptly addressed and closed, though the pattern of recurring rodent complaints suggests ongoing challenges in building maintenance.