320 Cortelyou Road, Brooklyn, NY 11218

The two-family house at 320 Cortelyou Road in Kensington, owned by Jack Cattan, has experienced persistent rodent issues over the past two years, with the most recent inspections indicating ongoing rat activity as recently as February 2025. The building, constructed in 1930, has been subject to multiple pest control interventions, with bait being applied during ten separate inspections between August 2024 and June 2025.

The rodent problem appears to have escalated into a more formal complaint process, as evidenced by a Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) case opened in November 2022 regarding unsanitary conditions and pests, though this investigation was ultimately closed due to inability to gain access to inspect the conditions. The building's pest management history suggests an ongoing battle with rodent infestations, with compliance inspections showing rat activity in both August and September 2024, and the most recent inspections in June 2025 again requiring bait application.

While the property has undergone regular pest control efforts throughout 2024 and into 2025, the recurring nature of these inspections and treatments indicates that the rodent issues remain unresolved, potentially impacting resident comfort and safety. This pattern of necessary interventions, combined with the initial HPD complaint, highlights a significant long-term challenge with vermin control at this property.