1390 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

1390 Greene Avenue is a three-story, six-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1931, currently owned by Gina Ficalora. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues throughout early 2025, with at least six documented complaints between January and February 2025, some of which were duplicates of other complaints. Prior to this, there was a cluster of issues in August 2024 involving unsanitary conditions, pests, flooring problems, and appliance concerns, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify these conditions.

The building also underwent multiple housing maintenance code inspections, revealing several safety concerns that required attention. Most notably, there are three open violations regarding door self-closing mechanisms from 2021 and 2024, and there was a significant issue with a key-operated lock at a secondary egress in 2021. The property has maintained compliance with rodent inspections, passing all recent evaluations from 2021 through 2025, though there were instances of rat activity noted in 2023. Notably, the building has consistently reported zero bedbug infestations in its annual surveys since 2019, indicating effective pest management practices.

The building's recent history shows a pattern of heating system challenges, particularly problematic during winter months, with multiple emergency complaints filed in early 2025. While some issues have been promptly addressed and closed through proper inspections and repairs, others remain unresolved due to access difficulties during investigations. The property has demonstrated some improvements in management response, evidenced by the relatively quick closure of many complaints and violations, though the recurring nature of certain problems suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. It's noteworthy that the building's interior safety equipment, including smoke detectors, has required attention in past inspections, particularly in 2022 in unit 2R.