702 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

702 Greene Avenue is a three-story, four-unit residential building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Joseph Johnson. The building, classified as a HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS A property, has experienced several significant incidents over the past few years that warrant attention.

Between 2020 and 2022, there were multiple Department of Buildings (DOB) complaints, including three related to construction issues (work without permits and construction contrary to approved plans), two concerning adjacent building protections, and one regarding illegal after-hours work. While inspections of these complaints generally resulted in no violations being found, the pattern of construction-related complaints suggests possible ongoing issues with work authorizations. The property has an active permit history, with several permits issued between 2019 and 2023 for various types of work including exterior (EW) and alteration (AL) work.

Of particular note is a permit that is currently in process as of November 2023, suggesting ongoing or planned work at the property. The building experienced a complaint about water retention and improper drainage in 2022, though this was resolved without any violations being found upon inspection. While the majority of complaints resulted in no violations, the frequency and nature of the complaints during the 2020-2022 period, particularly regarding construction practices, indicate a period of potentially concerning activity requiring close monitoring.