1046 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

1046 Greene Avenue is a 16-unit, 4-story New Law tenement building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Claudette Henry and constructed in 1931. The property has experienced persistent maintenance issues over the past two years, with multiple service requests and violations recorded. Most recently, in May 2025, the building had complaints regarding cooking gas and water supply issues, both of which were investigated by HPD but found not to violate housing laws.

These followed a pattern of maintenance concerns, including a significant water leak and door-related issues in July 2024, and various plumbing problems recorded throughout 2023-2024. The building has also faced challenges with pest control, as evidenced by multiple rodent inspections between 2024 and 2025 showing consistent rat activity, though recent bedbug reports from 2022-2025 show no infestations. The most concerning violations are concentrated in Apartment 1A, with an August 2024 inspection revealing multiple issues including mouse and roach infestations, water leak problems, defective bathroom tiles, and a range of repairs needed for plastered surfaces and doors.

While some violations were subsequently certified as corrected by December 2024, others remain open as of this writing. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of plumbing and sanitary issues, including complaints about mold, sink problems, and various water supply concerns. Emergency situations have been documented involving safety systems like smoke detectors and infrastructure issues such as electrical wiring problems and roof access concerns, though these were generally addressed promptly. The property's consistent rodent activity across multiple inspections suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and pest control that require attention.