149 Wilson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The four-story, five-unit tenement building at 149 Wilson Avenue in Bushwick, owned by Tom Rosenberg, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years, particularly concerning water systems. Most notably, in early 2024, there were two separate heat/hot water complaints from unit 2R that resulted in violations being issued and required corrections.

Throughout late 2021, the building faced multiple emergency plumbing and water-related issues, including heavy water leaks, unsanitary conditions with mold, and various water supply problems, all of which were addressed and closed. The building's maintenance history also reveals some infrastructure concerns, including violations in 2021 related to paint condition in the fourth-story public hall and fire retardant materials, which were subsequently corrected. Earlier records from 2015-2016 indicate multiple compliance issues, including problems with fire egress, electrical wiring, and pest control, particularly concerning rat sightings and rodent infestations in apartment 1F.

While there were significant one-time violations regarding these issues, the building has shown improvement in recent years, with no reported bedbug infestations in the past three years (2021-2024) and more consistent passing inspections for rodent activity. The most recent rat activity inspection in April 2025 showed improvement, as did an earlier compliance inspection in April 2025. The building's maintenance records suggest a pattern of water-related issues, particularly during 2021-2024, though recent inspections indicate better overall conditions, with no new bedbug or significant pest infestations reported since 2021.