388 Woodbine Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The three-story, six-unit residential building at 388 Woodbine Street in Bushwick, owned by Woodbine Gardens Realty, was constructed in 1931 and is classified as a New Law Tenement. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues over recent years, with the most significant concerns emerging between 2020-2021 when multiple violations were documented, including problems with mold, pests, and unsanitary conditions. A notable cluster of issues was recorded in 2021, primarily affecting Apartment 1L, involving rodent infestations, defective safety equipment (carbon monoxide and smoke detectors), and maintenance needs such as electrical repairs and paint work.

More recent inspections in 2022-2025 have shown improvement in certain areas, with the building passing three consecutive rodent inspections between 2022 and 2025. However, there are still ongoing violations regarding the filing of annual bedbug reports (as of 2023-2024), and a recently documented egress issue was recorded in April 2025. The building has experienced several service requests related to unsanitary conditions and animal waste between 2020 and 2025, including recent complaints about pigeon waste (April 2025) and dog-related issues (2022).

Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) records show multiple inspections and service requests throughout these years, with varying outcomes including some minor violations and multiple closed cases. The most recent rodent inspections in 2025 (April and May) have resulted in passing grades, suggesting some improvements in pest management. While the building has passed recent health inspections, the persistence of certain open violations and the history of maintenance issues indicate ongoing challenges with building upkeep and safety systems.