1399 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The 6-unit, 3-story building at 1399 Greene Avenue in Bushwick, owned by Jacob Sacks and constructed in 1931, has exhibited recurring maintenance issues particularly related to heating systems and sanitation. Most notably, there have been multiple heat and hot water complaints in recent years, with the latest incidents recorded in late 2024 (November and December) showing significant temperature-related problems affecting the entire building. The property has also faced rodent challenges, with regular inspections revealing sporadic rat activity throughout 2023-2025, despite some inspections passing.

Additional concerns have been documented regarding mold (2020), plumbing issues (2019), and a variety of maintenance matters including problems with smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire escape access in apartment 3B as of late 2024. The building's heating system appears to be a recurring concern, with multiple service requests and violations related to heat and hot water since 2019. Recent inspections in late 2024 resulted in citations for various safety concerns, including defective self-closing doors, non-functional smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and a mold condition in apartment 3B's bathroom, though these violations were certified as corrected by early 2025. The building has maintained a clean bedbug record since 2019, with no reported infestations in any unit over the past several years.

The property has undergone regular inspections and has addressed various code violations over time, though some recurring issues suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The heat and hot water system continues to be a primary concern for residents, with multiple complaints in recent years despite some being resolved upon inspection. While recent years have shown improvement in some areas, such as the absence of bedbug infestations, the building's age and history suggest continuing attention to maintenance and safety systems is required. The most recent rodent inspection in June 2025 resulted in a passing grade, indicating at least temporary resolution of this particular issue.