357 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

The four-story, eight-unit tenement building at 357 Greene Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Donnell Selby, has experienced a number of significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring plumbing problems, with the most recent complaints in early 2025 involving both bathtubs/showers and toilets, though only some of these resulted in HPD violations. The building has also faced several concerning maintenance issues in 2025, including emergencies related to mold, sewage, and water leaks, as well as window frame problems and wall maintenance needs.

Three open violations from late 2024 remain particularly concerning: one regarding a defective flushing apparatus in apartment 1C, another concerning broken mechanical ventilation in the same unit, and an outstanding requirement to file an annual bedbug report. The property has a documented history of rodent activity, with multiple inspections between 2023 and 2025 consistently showing evidence of rats, though there was one passing inspection in December 2023. While there have been several complaints about window frames and door issues, most of these have been resolved without violations.

The building's bedbug reporting history shows no infestations reported between 2019 and 2023, suggesting successful management of this particular issue. Despite the persistent maintenance challenges, particularly related to plumbing and rodent control, many complaints have been resolved through HPD inspections, with varying degrees of compliance required from the property owner. The building's age (built in 1905) may contribute to its ongoing maintenance needs, though this is typical for many older New York City tenements.