1157 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The two-family house at 1157 Greene Avenue in Bushwick, owned by Alan Ip, has experienced several significant maintenance and health challenges since 2022. The 1901 building, which consists of two stories, and is classified as a two-family house, had plumbing issues in December 2022 that required intervention from both the Department of Housing Preservation and Development and the Housing Maintenance Code, although these complaints were ultimately closed without violations being issued.

A more serious compliance issue occurred in September 2021 involving electrical safety concerns, with violations related to exposed wiring in panels throughout the basement, though this violation was eventually resolved with no penalties imposed. Of particular concern is the building's rat infestation history, with recurring rodent activity documented throughout 2023-2025.

The most recent inspections in March and April 2025 both recorded rat activity, continuing a pattern of infestations since at least September 2023. The property has had intermittent passing inspections (marked as 'Passed') in March and October 2023-2024, but the recurring nature of rat activity suggests ongoing pest management challenges. While the building's history shows some areas of concern, particularly regarding vermin control and past electrical safety issues, it's worth noting that many complaints were addressed without violations being issued, though the building remains subject to repeating pest control inspections.