434 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

434 Greene Avenue is a 3-story, 4-unit residential building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, owned by Lester Knight and built in 1931. The property has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most pressing concerns being rodent infestations and heating system problems. Most recently, in June 2023, there was a rat sighting that prompted a DOHMH inspection, though this was resolved with only minor violations.

The building generated concerns about heating services in late 2022, when HPD responded to a tenant complaint about lack of heat and hot water, though these services were reportedly restored quickly. The building has also faced recurring challenges with pest management compliance, specifically regarding bedbug reporting requirements. Open violations recorded in 2021, 2022, and 2023 indicate non-compliance with the Housing Maintenance Code's requirement to file annual bedbug reports with HPD.

The most recent inspections have shown variable success in rodent management, with multiple "Passed" results in 2024-2025 interspersed with periods of "Rat Activity" in early 2025. Notably, there were two complaints about illegal conversions in 2021, though both were closed without violations being warranted at inspection time. While the most recent rodent inspections show some improvement in management, the building's history suggests ongoing challenges with both basic infrastructure maintenance and pest control compliance.