865 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221
865 Greene Avenue is a four-story, ten-unit residential building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, built in 1931 and currently owned by Joel Fekete. The building has experienced recurring issues with water leaks, plumbing problems, and safety concerns over the past several years. Most recently, in 2024, there were complaints about both a smoke detector issue and heavy water flow, which were investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) but resulted in no violations being issued. The building has a troubling history of plumbing and water-related problems, with multiple complaints about leaks (both heavy and slow) recorded between 2020 and 2024.
In late 2021, HPD was unable to gain access to investigate several complaints, including issues with plumbing, paint/plaster, sanitary conditions, and possible mold. The building's maintenance record shows attention to various code violations, including two violations from June 2024 regarding fire retardant material and paint requirements in the fourth-story public hall, which were certified as corrected in August 2024. Previous years have shown a pattern of missed deadlines for filing bedbug reports (in 2021 and 2022), though recent filings from 2022-2024 indicate no reported infestations. The building has experienced inconsistent rodent activity, with the most recent inspection in May 2025 resulting in a "Passed" status, while inspections in 2023-2024 recorded instances of rat activity.
Additional historical violations related to building safety included issues with fire escape access and postings of important notices in 2020. The property has one current open complaint from June 2025 regarding an illegal/Improper vent/exhaust system, though this complaint has not yet been inspected or resolved. The building's history of complaints and violations suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly related to water systems and safety equipment, though many recent issues have been addressed or closed without violations. The most recent bedbug reports indicate effective management of this particular pest issue, with no documented cases in the past three reporting periods.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 10 |
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Year built | 1931 |
Total area | 7387 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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