139 Kingsland Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222

The two-story residential building at 139 Kingsland Avenue in Greenpoint, owned by Salvatore Gargano, has experienced several significant and concerning events since 2018. Most notably, in December 2023, the building sustained fire, smoke, and water damage, with reports indicating compromised walls and ceilings, and damage to the party wall between buildings. This incident resulted in an active violation regarding structural compliance.

The building has also faced serious maintenance issues, including a building-wide heat and hot water outage in December 2019, and multiple plumbing-related violations between 2018-2020, though some of these were later dismissed or resolved. Recent concerns include a rodent-related violation in October 2023, followed by failed inspections in December 2023 and February 2024, though a subsequent compliance inspection in February 2024 passed. The property shows a history of construction and safety concerns, including multiple local law audits in 2025, though these resulted in fully rescinded stop work orders.

In 2018, there were three significant violations related to unauthorized work, including improper electrical installations and removal of fire rating in occupied areas, resulting in various penalties. The building's mechanical systems have been under scrutiny, with inspections revealing construction-related issues such as building shaking and structural stability concerns in December 2023, which was followed by a full vacate order. Despite these challenges, the building has maintained a record of no bedbug infestations reported since 2021, with previous infestations appearing to have been successfully addressed. Recent inspections and violations suggest ongoing monitoring requirements, particularly regarding structural and maintenance issues.