6705 14th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219

The three-story, six-unit New Law Tenement building at 6705 14th Avenue in Bensonhurst, currently owned by John Chan, has experienced notable pest management challenges over the past several years. While the building has maintained a clean record for bedbugs, with all six annual reports since 2020 showing zero infested, eradicated, or re-infested units, it has faced persistent rodent issues.

Most recently, in July 2024, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene documented rat sightings on the property, and in September 2024, a compliance inspection revealed rat activity. In response to these rodent issues, the building underwent multiple baiting treatments throughout 2025, with inspections in January, March, December, and most recently in April 2025 showing bait application requirements. A significant health concern emerged in April 2024 when the building received a Housing Maintenance Code violation related to the failure to file the annual bedbug report, though this appears to have been resolved as subsequent filings (most recently in March 2025) were submitted on time.

The building's response to pest management challenges shows a proactive approach, particularly regarding the rodent situation, with multiple baiting treatments implemented in early 2025. While the building's age (constructed in 1931) and history as a New Law Tenement may present some inherent maintenance challenges, the management's efforts to address both bedbug reporting compliance and rodent control indicate ongoing attention to building maintenance requirements. The property has no recorded violations related to bedbug infestations since the 2024 violation, suggesting improved compliance with reporting requirements in recent years.