176 Kingsland Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222

The three-unit, three-story tenement building at 176 Kingsland Avenue in Greenpoint, owned by Rosana Thompson and constructed in 1910, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in May 2024, the building received multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations, all related to Apartment 3, including defective fire egress systems, problems with the bathtub drain stopper, and issues with missing or defective door hinges. The building's maintenance history indicates recurring pest management challenges, with three documented unsanitary condition complaints regarding pests between January 2023 and May 2024, though these complaints were ultimately closed without violations.

There has also been recent concern regarding mold (May 2024), which resulted in violations. Importantly, there are outstanding violations related to annual bedbug reporting requirements from 2022-2024, indicating some lapse in compliance with this specific regulation. The building has a documented history of rodent activity, with rat sightings reported in early 2023, though a subsequent compliance inspection in April 2023 passed without noted violations.

The property has experienced various plumbing and sanitation issues, including a bathtub/shower problem reported in May 2024, though not all complaints have resulted in violations. Historical records show a pattern of similar maintenance issues dating back to 2011, suggesting ongoing challenges with building upkeep. While some issues have been promptly addressed and closed through HPD inspections, including plumbing and pest complaints, there remain several open violations as of May 2024 that require attention, particularly concerning bedbug reporting and fire safety systems.