1038 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221
1038 Greene Avenue is a 39-unit, 7-story residential building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, constructed in 2016 and currently owned by Abraham Karpen. The building has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most recent concerns including indoor air quality problems involving chemical vapors/odors in January 2024, and ongoing mold issues in Apartment 1D as of December 2023. The property has a documented history of pest problems, with multiple violations related to cockroach and mouse infestations, though recent bedbug filings from 2025 show zero infested units.
Between 2019 and 2020, there were various complaints and violations involving plumbing issues (including problems with bathtubs/showers and a radiator), electrical problems with outlets/switches, and unsanitary conditions. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of both emergency and non-emergency repairs being needed, particularly during 2020 when multiple violations were documented in Apartment 4E, including issues with electrical outlets, plaster surfaces, and pest infestations. While recent rodent inspections from 2025 show the building passing initial inspections, there were multiple compliance issues in 2024 indicating rat activity.
The property has maintained regular bedbug reporting requirements, showing no infestations reported over the past five reporting periods from 2019 to 2025. The most recent violations as of 2023-2024 primarily involve mold and pest issues, with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) issuing violations that require addressing the visible mold condition in bathroom ceilings and infestations in Apartment 1D. The building has had several successful resolutions to past violations, with many issues being addressed and certified as closed, though some concerns linger, particularly regarding moisture and pest management.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 39 |
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Year built | 2016 |
Total area | 30125 sq ft |
Floors | 7 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A |

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