149 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249

149 Kent Avenue is a 7-story, 164-unit residential building located in Williamsburg, constructed in 2014 and currently owned by Herminio Torres. The building has experienced several maintenance issues throughout its history, with the most recent concerns emerging in early 2025, when multiple complaints were filed regarding pests and garbage/recycling storage conditions. While the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) investigated these complaints, none were found to violate housing laws.

The building has maintained a consistent record of bedbug-free status since 2019, with zero infested units reported in annual filings through 2024. Notably, there was a significant safety-related violation issued in August 2024 concerning public safety and building structure conformity, which resulted in a $2,500 penalty. The building has experienced recurring issues with its elevator system, as evidenced by multiple Department of Buildings violations and inspections between 2019-2021, though these were ultimately resolved.

The property's recent history includes a 2022 ventilation/illegal exhaust complaint that was dismissed during inspection, and a 2025 Department of Health and Mental Hygiene complaint regarding mobile food vendor activity, which was also closed. The building's garbage storage practices came under scrutiny in early 2025, although inspections did not reveal any violations of housing laws. While the elevator maintenance issues were prominent in the building's earlier years, the most recent inspection records prior to October 2023 suggest these have been addressed, with the most recent elevator inspection date unknown in the available data. The property's location in Williamsburg, a rapidly developing neighborhood, has likely contributed to various service requests and complaints, though many of these appear to be routine maintenance issues rather than systemic problems affecting resident safety or comfort.