1395 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The 6-unit, 3-story residential building at 1395 Greene Avenue in Bushwick, owned by Lisa Ficalora, was constructed in 1931 and has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in late 2023, there was an emergency heat and hot water outage affecting the entire building, though these services were reportedly restored shortly thereafter.

The building has also faced recurring pest and maintenance challenges, particularly evident during a cluster of complaints in October 2022, including issues with plumbing (sink), cabinet problems, and pest infestations, none of which resulted in violations after HPD inspections. A November 2022 inspection of Apartment 3R revealed multiple violations including safety concerns with missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, peeling paint in the kitchen, and a mice infestation, though most of these violations were certified as corrected by December 2022. The building's safety record includes both historical and recent concerns, with open violations dating back to 1991-1998 regarding fire egress, electrical wiring, and plumbing issues in various apartments and common areas.

However, more recent records show consistent rodent inspection compliance, with the latest inspections in 2025 and 2024 passing without issues, though there were instances of rat activity noted in 2023-2021. The property has maintained a clean bedbug record for the last six reporting periods (2019-2024), with zero reported infestations or re-infestations. While the building has experienced various maintenance issues over the years, recent inspections and reporting suggest improvements in pest management and resolution of many historical violations, though individual unit maintenance and heating system reliability remain areas of concern based on recent complaints.