120 Kenilworth Place, Brooklyn, NY 11210

120 Kenilworth Place is a 6-story, 84-unit residential building constructed in 1940 in the Flatbush neighborhood, currently owned by Barmat Realty Co LLC. The property has experienced persistent maintenance issues in recent years, with notable recurring problems including mold and pest infestations. Most recently, in June 2025, there were complaints about pests and mold that HPD was unable to inspect upon their initial visits. The building has also faced heat and hot water issues, as evidenced by complaints in December 2024.

A cluster of violations was documented in October 2024 related to a single unit (Apartment 5F), including problems with water leaks, plaster surfaces, kitchen cabinets, and visible mold conditions, all of which required attention per the Housing Maintenance Code. The building's history shows ongoing challenges with sanitation and maintenance. There has been a consistent pattern of bedbug infestations reported annually from 2019 to 2024, with the most recent reports from December 2024 indicating 4 infested units, though all were reported as eradicated. The property has also experienced rodent issues, with inspections in 2024 and 2025 confirming rat activity, despite bait applications. Several Department of Buildings complaints and violations are of note, including multiple failures to submit required annual reports between 2019 and 2024, and an active ECB violation from 2022 regarding defective boiler components.

Historical complaints include elevator-related issues and a building shaking/vibrating complaint in 2019, though these appear to have been resolved. The building's management has received multiple civil penalties in recent years for various violations, though some have been resolved while others remain open as of the most recent records. The property has demonstrated challenges with timely response to HPD inspections, as seen in multiple instances where inspectors were unable to complete their inspections. Additionally, there are several open Department of Buildings violations regarding failure to submit required reports for multiple years, which has resulted in active penalties. The combination of recurring pest infestations, mold issues, and maintenance violations suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep and tenant comfort.