149 Kenilworth Place, Brooklyn, NY 11210

The three-story, 1915 building at 149 Kenilworth Place in Flatbush, owned by Joe Falack, has experienced numerous maintenance issues over the past year, with the most recent significant cluster of complaints occurring in December 2024. During this period, the Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) department received multiple complaints about various problems including electrical issues, plumbing concerns, flooring problems, and pest infestations. Notably, there were difficulties with access during inspections, as HPD inspectors were unable to complete inspections for several complaints between December 2024 and March 2025, despite leaving cards and sending follow-up letters.

More recent rodent inspections in 2025 show ongoing pest management efforts, with multiple bait applications and evidence of rat activity earlier in the year, though the most recent inspection in July 2025 indicated compliance. The building faces several open violations as of July 2025, including issues with cracked concrete and ceramic floor tiles in the public areas (Category B and C violations), which were documented in December 2024. Apartment 2 has multiple documented maintenance issues, including water leaks, mold, and problems with window guards and door functionality, though some violations from earlier inspections have been closed.

While a bedbug report was filed in December 2024 showing zero infested units, the building has undergone regular pest control inspections, with results indicating rat activity and the need for bait application between 2024 and 2025. The building's maintenance history reveals recurring issues with basic systems and safety features, including flooring conditions, plumbing fixtures, and electrical systems. The presence of both emergency and non-emergency complaints, alongside ongoing concerns about rodent activity, suggests persistent maintenance challenges in the building. However, some improvements have been made, as evidenced by the closure of certain violations and HPD's continued engagement with the building's management regarding maintenance issues.