147 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

The three-story, 4-unit residential building at 147 Greene Avenue in Clinton Hill, owned by Sam Weinberg, has experienced several notable maintenance issues since 2022, with the most concerning pattern being recurring heating system problems. Between late 2022 and late 2024, multiple complaints were filed regarding inadequate heat and hot water across different parts of the building, with several complaints (December 2023, March 2023) resulting in inspections where access was not granted, though no violations were issued in the ones that were inspected.

Water-related issues have been persistent, including documented violations as of October 2023 regarding dampness and water leaks in apartment 3F, and previous complaints about mold (September 2023) and other water-related problems. The building's operational challenges have included an illegal conversion situation in 2022-2023, where it was found that nine rooming units had been created contrary to the building's certificate of occupancy, along with unauthorized attic and duplex unit modifications that were ordered to be corrected. The boiler system also appeared problematic, with a defective Weil-McLain unit listed as a violation in March 2023, though this was resolved through penalty payment.

The property's maintenance history reflects ongoing infrastructure challenges, particularly related to plumbing and heating systems, though more recent records (2023-2024) show no new pest infestations were reported, according to bedbug reporting requirements, and relatively few rodent inspections have resulted in problems since 2021. The building's age (built in 1884) and its current status as a legal 4-unit structure impose certain maintenance obligations on the owner, particularly regarding heating system reliability and water infrastructure maintenance. The property appears to have resolved many of its past violations, as evidenced by the "closed" status on numerous complaints and violations, though the pattern of heating and water-related issues suggests ongoing system challenges.