385 1st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

385 1st Street is a 4-story, 9-unit old law tenement building located in Park Slope and owned by Zipporah Goldstein, dating back to 1920. The building has experienced several notable maintenance issues in recent years, with the most recent being a rat sighting reported in August 2024 that resulted in health department violations requiring follow-up inspections.

A concerning pattern emerged in December 2020 regarding heat and hot water issues, with multiple complaints recorded for both individual apartments and the entire building, though the Housing Preservation and Development department was unable to gain access for inspection. In 2021, there was a heavy water leak issue that was classified as an emergency, which was subsequently addressed, along with one violation related to household items obstructing a public hall at the 1st story. The building currently has two active violations from June 2023 related to the failure to file external low-pressure inspections for 2018 and 2019, which remain unresolved as of the latest data.

However, on a positive note, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations for the past seven reporting periods from 2019 through 2025, showing zero cases of infestation or eradication. The most recent rodent inspection conducted in December 2017 resulted in a passing grade, though the recent rat sighting in 2024 indicates this may require reevaluation. While the building has experienced some significant maintenance issues, particularly regarding heat and water systems, recent inspection results suggest improved pest management practices.