420 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

420 Greene Avenue is a 3-story, 4-unit residential building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Colleen Mcentee. The property has experienced significant maintenance issues, most notably in May 2024 when multiple violations were documented across various systems and structures, particularly affecting Apartment 4. These violations include problems with water leaks (heavy flow), flooring, walls, ceilings, windows, doors, and plumbing systems, with specific issues reported such as defective window frames, broken cabinets, and compromised plaster surfaces requiring repair or replacement.

The building has also been cited for unsafe electrical wiring conditions in May 2024. Despite these issues, the property has maintained a passing record on rodent inspections, with all inspections from 2020 through July 2025 showing no violations. As of October 2023, there are currently open violations on record from May 2024, including issues with the window's counter balance, plaster surfaces and paint uniformity, base cabinet condition, and various water systems in Apartment 4. The building has consistently received passing grades in rodent inspections over the past several years, suggesting good overall pest management.

The most recent service requests and maintenance checks indicate ongoing monitoring and attention to these issues, though many remain unresolved into 2025. The property has a documented history of various maintenance issues and service requests, with the most recent major cluster of violations occurring in May 2024. These issues primarily affect Apartment 4 and include a range of structural and systems problems that suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. However, the consistent passing grades on rodent inspections and the prompt response to service requests indicate some level of active property management, though many violations remain open as of July 2025.