399 Pennsylvania Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The two-story, three-unit building at 399 Pennsylvania Avenue in East New York, owned by Salaheldin Idris, has experienced recurring maintenance issues throughout 2025, with particular concerns about pest control and sanitation. Between May and June 2025, multiple HPD inspections were conducted in response to complaints about pests, ceiling conditions, window frames, and plumbing issues, with some violations being issued that require correction by the property owner. The building has several open violations from October 2023 inspections, including issues with ceiling plaster and paint, kitchen floor tiles, and a missing smoke detector in the BASEME apartment.

There are also concerns about door functionality, with violations noted for defective self-closing doors at the building entrance and boiler room. The property has a documented history of rodent activity, with inspections in 2018 showing rat activity, though a compliance inspection in 2019 passed. Recent complaints and violations indicate ongoing infrastructure and maintenance challenges, with multiple emergency and immediate emergency complaints regarding plumbing, ceilings, floors, and pest issues.

Notably, the building is currently under scrutiny for failing to file annual bedbug reports, with this violation remaining open since April 2024. The October 2023 inspection revealed several maintenance issues in the BASEME apartment, including problems with hot water availability, kitchen cabinet repairs, and waste pipe connections. While HPD inspections in 2025 generally found conditions that didn't warrant violations, the sheer number of complaints and the presence of open violations suggest persistent maintenance challenges that impact resident quality of life.