715 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218

The 16-unit, 4-story tenement building at 715 East 2nd Street in Kensington, owned by Pedro Maresma, has experienced significant maintenance challenges in recent months. Most notably, there has been an ongoing rodent infestation issue, with multiple complaints filed through 311 in 2025, including rat sightings in May and June 2025, and documented rat activity during rodent inspections. The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has conducted multiple inspections, with violations found in May 2025, leading to follow-up inspections being scheduled.

The building has also faced various maintenance issues throughout 2024-2025, including problems with plumbing (basin/sink), unsanitary conditions (mold), and general maintenance concerns (cabinets), resulting in multiple Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Violations, particularly affecting Apartment 4C. These violations included issues with broken windows, vinyl floor tiles, counterbalance springs, and various safety concerns such as missing smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detection devices. An emergency water leak complaint was also recorded in early 2025.

While the building has a documented history of bedbug management, with reports showing zero infested units from 2020-2024, recent pest control efforts appear to be focused on rodent issues. The most recent rodent inspections in July 2025 indicate ongoing efforts to address the infestation, with bait applied as part of the control measures. The building's property record shows consistent monitoring and response to maintenance issues, with violations being documented as "closed" following inspections, though some persistent issues suggest ongoing challenges with building upkeep and maintenance compliance.