1401 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

1401 Greene Avenue is a 3-story, 6-unit residential building located in Bushwick, constructed in 1931 and owned by John Karamouzos. The property has experienced recurring rodent issues over the past several years, with recent inspections in 2025 showing both passed and active rat activity. The building's maintenance history reveals multiple sanitary and safety concerns, particularly in 2019 when unit 3L was found with significant issues including pest infestations (roaches), missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and various repair needs such as broken plastered surfaces and peeling paint.

Although the building has maintained a zero-infestation status for bedbugs between 2019 and 2025 according to official filings, the property has required ongoing rodent control measures, as evidenced by multiple compliance requirements for bait application and inspection passes in 2024 and 2025. The building's safety record shows some concerning patterns, particularly regarding fire safety systems. While a 2021 smoke detector complaint was closed without violations, historical violations from 2019 indicated missing safety equipment in unit 3L.

The property has also faced general unsanitary condition complaints, with violations issued in 2019. In addition to pest-related issues, the building has required various maintenance corrections over the years, including repairs to public hall encumbrances, though many violations from 2019 appear to have been addressed and closed by late 2019 and early 2020. It's worth noting that while recent inspections indicate ongoing efforts to manage rodent issues, the recurring nature of these complaints suggests this remains a persistent concern for the building.