156 South Portland Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217

The three-story, two-unit building at 156 South Portland Avenue in Fort Greene, owned by Carolyn Hubbard-kamunanwire and constructed in 1901, has experienced several notable events in recent years. The property has recurring housing maintenance code violations related to the failure to file annual bedbug reports, with the most recent open violation recorded in April 2024. The building is currently facing active violations from the Department of Buildings (DOB) for failing to file required annual external low-pressure inspections between 2019 and 2023.

During 2021-2022, the property underwent significant construction activities that resulted in multiple construction safety compliance violations, including failures to maintain proper safety equipment, document storage, and site housekeeping, with penalties totaling $7,875 (though records indicate these were resolved). The building's historical records show regular bedbug reporting compliance with no confirmed infestations reported during the 2019-2020 and 2021-2022 filing periods. Earlier rodent inspections in 2018 resulted in one failure for "Other Reasons," though this issue does not appear to have reoccurred in subsequent inspections.

The property has maintained a consistent record of obtaining necessary permits, with multiple permits issued between 2021 and 2024 for various construction and plumbing work, including the most recent permits issued in December 2024. The DOB has conducted several inspections of the property in response to complaints, particularly focusing on construction site conditions in 2021, though most recent inspections (2022-2024) have found no violations warranting further action. While the building has maintained basic compliance with housing maintenance code requirements regarding pest management and reporting, the current open violations regarding bedbug report filings and external low-pressure inspections suggest ongoing compliance issues that may affect resident safety and building maintenance.