202 Kent Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222

202 Kent Street is a 4-story, 8-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1928 in Greenpoint, currently owned by Malina Nealis. The building has experienced a number of maintenance and safety issues over the past several years, with the most recent being a plumbing issue involving the bathtub/shower in November 2023.

Between 2021-2022, there were multiple notable incidents including heat and hot water outages in April 2022 (classified as emergency), water leak issues, mold problems, and various pest control complaints. The building also faced significant violations in 2022 related to Apartment 1R, including defective self-closing doors, non-functional smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and various issues with ceilings and walls requiring repair and repainting. While many of these issues have been resolved, several violations from 2022 remain open as of the last inspection in April 2024, including requirements to repaint metal surfaces and address certain maintenance issues.

The building has maintained an active bedbug reporting history from 2020 through 2025, with all reports indicating zero infested or eradicated units, suggesting successful monitoring and prevention efforts. Rodent inspections show mixed results, with some evidence of rat activity and the need for bait applications between 2011-2018, though more recent inspections indicate compliance with rodent control requirements. The property has experienced recurring plumbing, pest, and maintenance issues, particularly during 2021-2022, though there has been some improvement in recent years as evidenced by the lack of new pest infestations and bedbug reports.