598 East 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The three-story, four-unit building at 598 East 16th Street in Flatbush, owned by Candy Chen and constructed in 1933, has experienced several notable incidents in recent years, particularly concerning maintenance and compliance issues. Most recently, in June 2023, the building received a violation for failing to file the 2021 external low-pressure inspection, which remains active as of this report.

Earlier in 2023, there was a construction-related matter requiring a compliance inspection under Local Law 188/17, which resulted in a $1,250 penalty for failure to provide inspection access, though this Stop Work Order was fully rescinded by late February 2023. The building has documented rodent activity in late 2022, with sightings reported in October and November, leading to a Department of Health and Mental Hygiene inspection that found violations requiring follow-up inspections.

Despite these pest control challenges, it is worth noting that the building has maintained a consistent record of zero bedbug infestations across multiple reporting periods from 2019 through 2024, with no units requiring eradication of bedbugs. The property has been subject to regular compliance inspections and reporting requirements, and while there have been some violations and compliance issues, particularly related to rodent control and construction access, these appear to have been addressed through subsequent inspections or penalty payments.