141 Engert Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222

141 Engert Avenue is a 3-story, 4-unit Old Law Tenement building located in Greenpoint and owned by 141 Engert LLC. The building, constructed in 1920, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly in the first half of 2023.

These problems primarily revolved around heating systems and plumbing, with multiple emergency complaints regarding heat and hot water issues in January and February 2023, including violations issued by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). Additional maintenance concerns included door/window issues, water supply problems, and a malfunctioning intercom system, all of which were ultimately resolved according to HPD records. The building has also faced some persistent challenges, including an open Class A violation from 2024 regarding the failure to file annual bedbug reports, and multiple rodent inspections in 2025 showing consistent rat activity, with bait applied in several instances between March and June 2025.

Notably, there were maintenance violations recorded in 2023 related to mold conditions in Apartment 3R's bathroom, inadequate heating, and issues with self-closing doors. The property has a history of bedbug compliance violations dating back to at least 2021, and there was a significant Interior Systems Department of Buildings violation recorded in 2022 regarding missing fireproofing material and unauthorized construction work, though these were subsequently resolved. While some violations have been dismissed (including several related to low pressure inspections), the recurring nature of certain issues, particularly rodent activity and heating system problems, suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.