899 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The three-story, four-unit building at 899 Greene Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Kemi Blake, was built in 1931 and has undergone several significant maintenance challenges in recent years. Most notably, from July 2018, there was a cluster of maintenance issues including multiple water leaks (both slow leaks and damp spots), pest infestations, and problems with paint/plaster on walls and ceilings.

These issues were inspected by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), though no violations were ultimately issued. The building has been subject to multiple open Housing Maintenance Code violations related to bedbug reporting requirements from 2021 through 2024, along with other serious safety concerns identified in July 2018 including defective fire egress, an improperly maintained roof ladder, and missing safety notices regarding gas leaks and carbon monoxide detectors—all classified as Class A violations. Recent inspections from 2024-2025 indicate continued pest management concerns, with multiple instances of rat activity documented between November 2024 and June 2025, though the most recent inspection in June 2025 resulted in a "Passed" status.

The building's systems have been subject to various emergency and non-emergency complaints over the years, including a door issue in July 2018 that was classified as an emergency. While there have been numerous complaints and violations over the years, it's worth noting that many historical complaints were closed without violations being issued, suggesting that while the building has faced persistent maintenance challenges, many issues were resolved to regulatory standards. The most recent rodent inspection results in 2025 show a mix of activity requiring baiting and periods of compliance, indicating ongoing pest management efforts.