161 Wilson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

161 Wilson Avenue is a three-story, four-unit residential building in Bushwick, constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Kenny Huang. The property has experienced ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly in recent years. Most notably, there have been multiple incidents of heating system problems, with the most recent heat/hot water complaint reported in December 2024 as an emergency situation.

The building has also faced significant sanitary issues, including reports of mold, sewage problems, and pest infestations in late 2023, though HPD was unable to gain access for inspections of these concerns. These issues followed a pattern of violations, with the property receiving three separate emergency violations for unsanitary conditions in November 2023, including pest problems that persisted until May 2024. Recent inspections and complaints reveal continuing concerns about building maintenance and safety.

In early 2024, the Department of Buildings cited the property for unauthorized exterior HVAC installations, resulting in a $620 penalty. The building's 2023-2024 bedbug report shows no recorded infestations during the period, and the most recent rodent inspection in April 2025 indicated rat activity, though previous inspections had passed. The property was also issued violations in 2021, 2022, and 2023 for failing to file annual bedbug reports, though these were subsequently closed. Currently, there is an active complaint from March 2025 regarding an illegal storefront sign or awning, which remains unresolved as of the latest data available.