325 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249

The 16-story residential building at 325 Kent Avenue in Williamsburg, owned by David Walentas and constructed in 2015, has experienced several notable maintenance issues in recent years, with the most recent concern being a significant water leak reported in April 2025 that resulted in an HPD inspection attempt. The building has a documented history of indoor air quality concerns in 2024, particularly relating to chemical vapors and gases, with multiple complaints requiring property management's attention. Between 2023 and 2025, there have been three instances of bedbug infestations reported, with the most recent filings in December 2024 showing consistent patterns of requiring eradication in multiple units, though no re-infestations were reported in the past five cycles.

The building's elevator systems have been a recurring focus of compliance issues, particularly in 2021 and 2022, though these violations were ultimately resolved. Additional concerns emerged regarding the building's water systems, with a heavy flow leak reported in 2025, and several food establishment complaints in 2024-2025, including one related to bare hands contacting food. The Department of Buildings has maintained active oversight through Local Law 188/17 Compliance Inspections, with both active and recently closed complaints.

The building experienced multiple violations in 2023 related to inspection filing failures, though these were dismissed. Various air quality and odor-related complaints were investigated by the Department of Health, with some resulting in advisories to property management. While these issues reflect ongoing maintenance challenges, it's worth noting that many violations have been promptly addressed and closed, with no recent patterns of repeated or unresolved violations.