440 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249

440 Kent Avenue is a 24-story, 135-unit residential building constructed in 2003 in Williamsburg, currently owned by William Goodrich. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past several years, with the most recent concerns focused on water supply problems, as evidenced by multiple 311 service requests and housing maintenance code complaints in June 2025.

The building has shown persistent heat and hot water system challenges, particularly in early 2023 when multiple complaints were logged regarding both apartment-specific and building-wide services. In early 2023, there were also concerns about window safety, with complaints about broken or missing window guards, though inspections did not always result in violations. The building's common areas have encountered various compliance issues, including multiple housing maintenance code violations from March 2023 related to safety and security requirements, such as improper locks and missing safety notices.

The elevator system has been a recurring focus of attention, with environmental control board violations cited in late 2022 regarding safety equipment and maintenance, though inspections often resulted in no violations being warranted at the time. Notably, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases since at least 2018. While some service requests have resulted in prompt resolutions, including plumbing and water issues, the frequency of complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges that should be monitored.