43-05 Byrd Street, Queens, NY 11355

The 5-story, 4-unit residential building at 43-05 Byrd Street in Flushing, owned by Danrong Bao, has faced persistent pest control challenges since its construction in 2012. Most notably, there have been recurring rodent infestations, with multiple 311 complaints and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) inspections documenting rat sightings and signs of rodent activity in 2022, and continuing reports of rat activity in 2023.

The building has three open Housing Maintenance Code violations related to rodent infestations from 2022, including a Class C violation requiring action to abate the infestation at the front yard of the building. The property has also been subject to annual bedbug reporting requirements, with the most recent filings (2023-2025) showing no infested or eradicated units, though violations for failure to file reports were noted in 2022 and 2023. Compliance inspections have indicated ongoing rodent activity, with the most recent inspections in 2023 showing rat activity.

The building has processed various other maintenance issues, including violations in 2018 related to building entrance security, heating system access, and required signage, all of which were subsequently resolved. An elevator violation from 2019 was dismissed, and several Department of Buildings violations from 2020-2025 have been marked as resolved. The building's management has made some efforts to address the pest control issues, as indicated by the application of bait in 2019 and multiple inspections, though the persistence of rodent activity suggests ongoing challenges in maintaining pest-free conditions.