1409 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The three-story, three-unit building at 1409 Greene Avenue (Bushwick) has experienced persistent maintenance challenges since 2022, particularly regarding heat and hot water systems. Between late 2023 and early 2025, there were multiple emergency complaints about heat and hot water issues, with six separate complaints filed through 311 between November 2023 and February 2024.

This pattern led to several Housing Maintenance Code violations, including a documented case in February 2024 where Apartment 2 was found to have both inadequate heat and hot water exceeding 130 degrees, along with issues accessing the building's heating system. More recently, in March 2025, there was a plumbing-related water supply complaint that required HPD intervention. The building also faces significant rodent control challenges, with inspections from 2023 through 2025 consistently documenting rat activity, including recent inspections in June 2025 showing ongoing rodent presence.

Other notable violations from previous years include issues with building security (self-closing doors) and fire safety concerns (defective fire escape), all of which have been officially closed following corrections. The property has maintained an active bedbug reporting record from 2019 to 2024, though all reports consistently indicate zero infested units, suggesting effective monitoring and control measures. While some improvements have been made, as evidenced by the closure of various violations, the recurring nature of heat/water issues and ongoing pest management challenges suggest persistent maintenance difficulties within this historic tenement building.