18 71st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209

The two-family house at 18 71st Street in Bay Ridge, owned by Frances Adinolfi, has experienced several notable issues over the past few years, with particular attention needed to its recent rodent problems. Most recently, in September 2023, there were two rodent-related complaints filed with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), one regarding rat sightings and another about conditions attracting rodents, the latter resulting in identified violations requiring follow-up inspections.

Back in 2021, there was a cluster of maintenance issues that emerged between February and April, including concerns about doors, windows, ceilings, walls, and pest-related problems, with some complaints marked as emergencies. While some of these issues were inspected and found to have no violations, several others were closed without access being granted for inspection. During this period, there were also concerns about safety equipment, specifically carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, which were categorized as emergency complaints.

In terms of building compliance matters, an "Illegal Conversion" complaint was filed in July 2021, though the inspector was unable to gain access during both inspection attempts before the case was closed in November 2021. The building, constructed in 1925, is a two-story structure with three units, representing a modest residential property in the Bay Ridge neighborhood. While some maintenance issues have been addressed over time, the most pressing current concern appears to be the ongoing rodent problem, as evidenced by the most recent complaints filed in 2023.