5512 Ft Hamilton Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11219

The two-family home at 5512 Ft Hamilton Parkway in Borough Park, currently owned by Yong Si Chen, was constructed in 1915 and is designated as a Class A building. The property has experienced persistent rodent problems, particularly in 2022, with multiple rat sighting complaints recorded by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene between February and August 2022, all resulting in identified violations requiring follow-up inspections.

Subsequent to these complaints, the building underwent several bait applications throughout 2022 and 2023 as part of a rodent control program. In 2024, a new compliance issue emerged regarding the failure to file the required annual bedbug report, though previous inspections between 2021 and 2023 had shown no documented bedbug infestations. Most recently, in 2025, there have been multiple complaints regarding potential illegal hotel rooms and conversions at the property, with inspections scheduled between April and May 2025, though inspectors were unable to gain access on multiple attempts.

While these complaints have been marked as closed, the inability to inspect raises some concerns about the verified status of the reported violations. The building continues to show active engagement with city agencies regarding pest control and compliance matters, though recent inspections reveal access challenges for regulatory authorities. The property's history shows a pattern of responsive maintenance and regulatory engagement, particularly regarding pest control measures, though the frequency of rodent-related incidents and recent access issues for inspections warrant attention.