131 Kingsland Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222

The five-story New Law tenement building at 131 Kingsland Avenue in Greenpoint, owned by Hershy Silberstein and containing 7 units, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years that warrant attention. Most notably, in October 2023, there were plumbing problems affecting both toilet and bathtub/shower facilities, though these were promptly addressed and closed by HPD.

The building has a documented history of plumbing-related concerns, including a 2020 complaint about defective plumbing that resulted in an Oath Violation being served. During 2022, the property faced multiple construction-related complaints, with issues including work performed contrary to approved plans and permits, though inspections generally found no violations or resulted in stop work orders being fully rescinded. These construction complaints occurred during a period of apparent renovation activity, as indicated by various complaint categories related to permits.

Prior to the most recent plumbing issues, there were reports of pest problems in the building, with complaints about mice (2022) and unsanitary conditions (2020), though these complaints were closed without violations. The property has successfully maintained a pest-free status in recent years, as evidenced by the 2024 bedbug report showing zero infested units and no history of bedbug-related issues since 2024. While the building has experienced recurring plumbing issues between 2020 and 2023, most complaints have been addressed promptly, and recent inspections have generally found conditions to be corrected.