315 Avenue C, Brooklyn, NY 11218

The three-story, two-family house at 315 Avenue C in Kensington, owned by Jane Penn, has experienced several notable incidents since its construction in 1970. In early 2020, two serious issues emerged: an illegal conversion complaint and a concerning sprinkler system inadequacy.

The latter violation was particularly significant, as inspections revealed numerous improperly painted sprinkler heads throughout the building's stairwell, which constituted a safety hazard and led to a $1,250 penalty. While this violation was ultimately resolved, it triggered additional enforcement actions, including a separate violation for failure to certify correction of the immediately hazardous condition, though this was ultimately dismissed in July 2021.

The building's compliance record shows some attention to safety issues, with a December 2020 permit (job number 301186570) being issued, though the specific nature of this permit is not detailed in the records provided. Looking further back in the building's history, a rodent inspection conducted in January 2014 resulted in a passing grade, indicating no significant pest problems at that time. While the most recent documented events occurred in 2021, there have been no reported complaints or violations in the subsequent years up through 2023, suggesting potential stabilization of the building's maintenance and safety issues, though this should be interpreted with caution given the limitations of available data.