972 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The 8-unit, 4-story residential building at 972 Greene Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Joel Rubin, was constructed in 2005 and has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues over its operating history. Most recently, in April 2025, there were complaints about heat and hot water problems affecting the entire building, though inspectors from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development were unable to gain access to verify the conditions.

This building has a documented history of temperature-related violations, particularly in Apartment 1 during 2017-2018, including instances of scalding hot water exceeding 170 degrees in the kitchen and hot water exceeding 130 degrees at various fixtures. The building's maintenance record shows consistent bedbug reporting compliance from 2020 through 2024, with no reported infestations during the last four consecutive annual filings. The Department of Buildings records indicate some concerns regarding unauthorized work in 2018, specifically related to cellar modifications including removal of waste water pipes, though this violation was resolved with no penalties imposed.

The property has maintained a generally acceptable rodent control record, passing routine inspections between 2020 and 2024, with the exception of two recent inspections in May 2025 that reported rat activity. Several permits for work including plumbing and electrical modifications were issued in 2018, suggesting proper channels were eventually used for building maintenance and improvements. The building's history shows a pattern of temperature control issues that have persisted over time, with the most recent complaints occurring as recently as April 2025.