335 Woodbine Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The 8-unit, 2-story tenement building at 335 Woodbine Street in Bushwick, owned by Joseph Kasierer and dating from 1931, has experienced several concerning issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with access for inspections following safety complaints, including recent safety concerns regarding smoke detectors (March 2024) and door issues (September 2023), both of which were closed without inspection due to lack of access.

The building underwent significant construction activity in 2021-2022, attempting a vertical enlargement to 4 stories, which led to multiple violations for unsafe conditions, including failure to maintain stairs, inadequate electrical service, and unlawful continued work during stop work orders, resulting in substantial fines totaling $18,750. More recently, in 2023-2024, there were several housing maintenance code violations related to safety notices and inspections, though most were subsequently corrected. The building's maintenance history shows persistent challenges with basic services, including multiple complaints about heat and hot water in 2019, and more recent concerns regarding smoke detector compliance.

While there have been no reported bedbug infestations during the 2022-2023 period (as per HPD records), the building did experience rodent issues in 2021, with multiple baiting treatments required. Multiple attempts to investigate construction-related complaints and illegal conversion issues between 2021-2024 were met with inspectors being unable to gain access. The building's permit history shows three work permits issued between 2020-2022, suggesting attempted improvements or modifications to the property, though specific details of the work completed under these permits are not disclosed in the available data.