1349 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The 6-unit residential building at 1349 Greene Avenue in Bushwick, owned by Seymour Gross, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past several years, with the most recent concerns centering on gas-related problems. In 2025 alone, there were three separate complaints regarding cooking gas, two of which resulted in violations being issued by HPD. The building has a documented history of heat and hot water problems, with multiple emergency complaints between 2020 and 2022, though recent inspections have generally shown compliance with basic systems requirements.

There have been ongoing rodent control efforts at the property, particularly evident throughout 2024, with multiple instances of rat activity recorded and bait applied during inspections. The building's maintenance record shows some concerning safety issues in 2022, including an open violation regarding access to the heating system's boiler room and a defective smoke detector in Apartment 1L. There were also problems with water leaks and bathroom conditions in Apartment 3L noted in 2018.

While the building has maintained an active bedbug reporting history from 2021 through 2024, all reports indicated zero infested units, suggesting effective control measures. Recent rodent inspections in 2025 have shown passing results, though this follows a pattern of active rodent control measures throughout 2024, including multiple applications of bait and documentation of rat activity. The property has had various other maintenance violations over the years, including issues with plaster surfaces, fire safety systems, and general building maintenance requirements, though many of these have been resolved or closed out in subsequent inspections.