348 63rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The property at 348 63rd Street in Sunset Park is a two-story, three-unit building constructed in 1920 and currently owned by Lilan Wu. The building has a notable history of rodent-related issues, with multiple Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) complaints documented between 2022 and 2023, including three confirmed rat sightings in 2022 and a recent rodent condition complaint in August 2023.

While recent inspections have shown some improvement, with the most recent inspection in September 2023 passing, the building previously faced significant structural and maintenance challenges in 2021, including emergencies related to heat and hot water systems, and heavy water leak complaints. Multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2021 remain open, documenting issues such as inadequate lighting at entrances, required paint work for safety, and various maintenance needs in common areas including roof leaks, fire retardant materials, and encumbrances in public hallways. The building has also undergone scrutiny regarding illegal modifications and occupancy issues, with several complaints about potential illegal work and occupancy conversions between 2023 and 2025, though inspectors were often unable to gain access to verify these claims.

Notably, in December 2021, the property was cited for multiple violations related to unauthorized basement/cellar apartment construction, including occupancy concerns, electrical work, and plumbing modifications, resulting in a $2,500 penalty. Despite these challenges, the building appears to have maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, consistently reporting zero infested units in submissions from 2021 through 2024. The most recent bedbug report for the period ending October 2024 shows no infestations or control issues.