35A Driggs Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222

The three-story, three-unit tenement building at 35A Driggs Avenue in Greenpoint, owned by Moses Karpen, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues since 2019. Most notably, there have been multiple heat and hot water complaints, with incidents reported in both 2022 and 2023. The building has also faced persistent water-related problems, including heavy flow leaks in 2022 and most recently in June 2025, as well as mold issues reported in 2024.

Window frame concerns were documented in July 2024, with multiple complaints filed, though inspection access was not granted. The building's rodent situation has been a significant concern, with active rat sightings reported in 2025 and failed inspections in recent years, resulting in an open Class C violation from August 2024 for rodent infestation that remains unresolved as of the current date. In addition to these recurring issues, the building has several open violations following a September 2024 inspection related to multiple safety notice requirements.

These include missing signs for smoke detector requirements, carbon monoxide device requirements, and gas leak procedures, as well as missing notices about the building's heating system keyholder. The property has been subject to three separate illegal conversion investigations (2019, 2022, and 2025), though in each case, inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the conditions. The building's maintenance record shows some positive notes, including zero bedbug infestations reported in the past several years, and a period of successful rat baiting in 2012, though more recent inspections have shown active rodent presence. Despite numerous complaints and violations, many recent issues remain in "Closed" status, indicating they may not have been fully addressed or verified through inspections.