399 Bleecker Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The three-story, six-unit residential building at 399 Bleecker Street in Bushwick, owned by Mark Berkowitz, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past two years. Most notably, there have been three documented instances of heat and hot water problems: in April 2025, March 2024, and a pattern of similar complaints in 2024, with the April 2025 complaint being marked as emergency and requiring HPD intervention. The building has also faced various maintenance challenges, including water leaks, pest infestations, and electrical issues.

In early 2024, multiple violations were documented in Apartment 1R, including problems with electrical outlets, water leaks, mold, pest infestations, and issues with paint and plaster in ceilings. These violations, which were all certified by May 2024, included concerns about hot water temperature exceeding 130 degrees, broken smoke detector and carbon monoxide devices, and infestation of mice. The building's maintenance history includes a Department of Buildings violation from June 2023 regarding the failure to file a 2018 external low pressure inspection, for which no disposition has been recorded.

However, more recent inspections have shown some improvement, with rodent inspections in March 2025 and June 2024 passing, though an April 2024 initial inspection noted rat activity. Additionally, the building has maintained a consistent record of being free from bedbug infestations over the past several years, with all annual reporting periods showing zero infested or eradicated units. While the building has experienced recurring maintenance issues, recent inspections suggest some efforts to address these problems, particularly with the resolution of multiple violations in Apartment 1R.