1386 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The building at 1386 Greene Avenue in Bushwick is a 3-story, 6-unit residential tenement constructed in 1931, currently owned by Nebojsa Miljkovic. The property has faced ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly in 2024, with multiple emergency complaints regarding safety issues including carbon monoxide detectors and window guards, as well as unsanitary conditions involving mold and pests. Violations for inadequate lead-based paint hazard management were issued in late 2024 affecting apartments 3R and 3L.

The building has a documented history of rodent activity, with multiple inspections and service requests between 2020 and 2025 showing consistent rat presence and requiring bait application as recently as October 2023. Significant historical issues include persistent occupancy violations, with active Environmental Control Board violations from 2021-2023 totaling $55,000 in penalties related to non-compliance with occupancy requirements and failure to certify corrections. The building's maintenance history shows recurring problems with basic safety systems, including missing or non-functional carbon monoxide detectors and smoke alarms.

Despite recent bedbug reports showing no infestations between 2022 and 2025, the property has had multiple pest-related complaints over the years. The Department of Buildings has recorded multiple complaints regarding potential illegal conversions and construction work, though inspections were often unable to gain access. While some violations have been resolved, including electrical and plumbing issues in 2022-2023, many current violations remain open as of 2025, indicating ongoing challenges with building maintenance and code compliance.