454 East 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218

This two-family house located at 454 East 7th Street in Kensington, owned by Kenneth Hersom, has experienced several notable health and safety concerns over the past few years, particularly related to rodent activity. The 1925 property has undergone multiple Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) inspections between 2020 and 2022, with the most significant cluster of complaints occurring in late 2022.

During this period, there were documented rodent-related incidents in September, October, and December 2022, including both rat and mouse sightings, as well as conditions believed to be attracting rodents. While the December 2022 inspection resulted in a passing compliance rating, earlier inspections that same year showed a mixed pattern of results, including a failed inspection in November for unspecified reasons.

In addition to the rodent-related issues, the building has faced challenges with unsanitary conditions related to pigeons, as documented in an October 2022 complaint regarding pigeon waste, which resulted in identified violations requiring follow-up inspections. It's worth noting that the property has had some passing inspections for rodent conditions in earlier years, including a successful inspection in January 2020, suggesting that while there have been recurring pest-related issues, there have also been periods of compliance with health regulations. The repeated nature of rodent-related complaints in 2022, particularly, stands out as the most significant pattern of concerns on record for this address.