385 Legion Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The two-story, four-unit tenement at 385 Legion Street in Brownsville, built in 1930 and currently owned by Kevin Abihssira, has experienced numerous maintenance issues over the past two years that significantly impact resident comfort and safety. Most notably, there have been persistent heating and hot water problems, with multiple complaints between 2023 and 2025 reporting inadequate services throughout the building. Recent inspections in early 2025 documented unsanitary conditions with a pest infestation complaint (April 2025) that HPD inspectors were unable to access for verification, following a similar pattern where inspectors could not gain access during complaints about water supply issues (February 2025) and previous heat/hot water complaints.

The building has also faced various plumbing problems, as evidenced by multiple water supply-related complaints and violations. Recent inspections from 2024 revealed specific issues in Apartment 1F, including rodent infestation, plumbing problems, and multiple heat/hot water complaints affecting different parts of the building. The property has undergone several regulatory inspections resulting in Housing Maintenance Code violations, including broken door latches, defective fire-resistant materials, and issues with self-closing doors. Although the building's management has submitted multiple Bedbug Reports between 2021 and 2025 indicating zero infested units, the maintenance record shows ongoing challenges with basic building systems and security features.

The most recent documented complaints suggest a lack of timely responses to inspection requests, which has required tenants to repeatedly report unresolved issues through 311 services. Additionally, there was a period of regulatory scrutiny regarding elevator certification in 2018, with several Environmental Control Board violations issued against Mark Contracting NY Inc for issues related to sidewalk shed safety and permit compliance. While the owner has addressed some violations, many recent complaints show a pattern of access issues during inspections and recurring problems with essential services, particularly heating and water supply. The building's maintenance history indicates ongoing challenges with basic building systems, security features, and pest management, suggesting that some fundamental maintenance issues have persisted despite regulatory intervention.