1355 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The three-story, six-unit building at 1355 Greene Avenue in Bushwick, owned by Luis Velez, has experienced several significant maintenance issues and violations over recent years. Most notably, there has been an ongoing rodent management program in place, with the most recent inspection in June 2025 showing "Passed" status, though previous inspections in 2024 and 2023 had documented rat activity.

The building has been subject to multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations related to bedbug reporting requirements between 2021 and 2024, indicating non-compliance with annual reporting obligations. The property has a concerning history of heat and hot water issues, particularly during late 2018 when multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding lack of service affecting the entire building.

While many of these complaints were closed due to inability to access units for inspection, the persistence of multiple reports within a short timeframe suggests a significant building-wide concern at that time. More recently, between 2023 and 2025, there has been an active rodent control program with multiple bait applications and inspections, though initial inspections in this period resulted in varied outcomes ranging from "Passed" to "Rat Activity" findings. The building's age (constructed in 1931) and history of maintenance issues suggest ongoing challenges related to basic services and pest management, though the most recent rodent inspection results indicate some improvement in conditions.