587 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, NY 11223

The 4-story residential building at 587 Kings Highway in Gravesend, owned by Ralph Betesh and constructed in 1999, has experienced several noteworthy issues in recent years. As of July 2025, the building is currently facing rodent activity problems, with inspections in June and July 2025 both confirming rat presence on the property.

The building has a concerning record of active Department of Buildings violations from 2020-2021 that remain unresolved, alongside another active violation from 2019-2021. However, there were several violations from 2018-2019 that were successfully dismissed in 2022, with the Department of Buildings acknowledging corrections had been made based on subsequent reports.

The property has maintained an impressive record regarding bedbug infestations, with official reports from 2021 through 2024 showing zero infested units, zero eradicated units, and no re-infestations, suggesting effective pest control measures in this regard. While the building has faced multiple violations and ongoing rodent issues, the consistent lack of bedbug infestations over multiple reporting periods indicates careful management of this particular pest. The combination of active DOB violations and recent rodent activity presents the most significant current challenges to the building's condition and resident comfort, while the absence of bedbug issues provides one positive aspect of the building's maintenance record.