585 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

The three-unit, three-story building at 585 Greene Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Joe Central Brooklyn LLC and constructed in 1901, has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems over the past few years. Most recently, in early 2024, there were complaints about plumbing issues affecting both toilets and sinks, though HPD was unable to gain access for inspection.

The building has had multiple heat and hot water complaints since 2021, with the most recent violations recorded in January 2024 specifically affecting Apartment 3. Safety concerns have also been prevalent, with violations documented in April 2022 for missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, particularly in Apartment 3, and ongoing issues with door security. Recent inspections in 2023-2024 have revealed several building maintenance issues, including mold conditions in a 3rd-floor public hall (October 2023), plumbing problems in Apartment 1 (kitchen sink waste line connection), and missing safety equipment in both Apartments 2 and 3.

However, it's worth noting that the building has maintained a clean record in terms of bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in the past seven years of mandatory reporting. While rodent inspections showed some past concerns with rat activity in 2022, all subsequent inspections since December 2022 have passed. The building's emergency complaints and violations suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding heating systems and safety equipment, though the presence of regular rodent inspections and bedbug reporting shows compliance with some housing maintenance requirements.