6417 19th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11204

This two-story, three-unit residential building located at 6417 19th Avenue in Borough Park, built in 1920 and currently owned by Bing Yu Tam, has experienced persistent pest control challenges in recent years. Most notably, during August 2024, there were multiple rodent-related complaints filed with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, including reports of both rat and mouse sightings, as well as conditions attracting rodents. While some of these complaints were closed without violations being found, the ongoing nature of these reports is concerning.

The building also has open Housing Maintenance Code violations related to bedbug reporting requirements for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024, though it is worth noting that the bedbug report filed for the 2019-2020 period indicated zero infested units. The property has undergone several rat inspections in recent years, with varying results. Most recently, in January 2025, the building was found to have rat activity during a compliance inspection, while an initial inspection in November 2024 also indicated rat activity.

However, an earlier rodent inspection in August 2024 resulted in a passing grade. These inspections, along with the cluster of 311 complaints from August 2024, suggest ongoing pest management challenges. The building's historical and regulatory record shows that while some inspections have found no violations, the recurrent nature of both rodent complaints and bedbug reporting violations indicates potential issues with maintenance compliance and pest management protocols at this property.