297 Bond Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

The two-family house at 297 Bond Street in Gowanus, owned by Giuseppe Mannino, has a concerning history of occupancy violations over recent years. Most notably, in 2024 and again in 2020, the property faced complaints regarding Certificate of Occupancy issues, with the most recent violation in May 2025 resulting in an Oath Violation being served.

The building's documented violations indicate a persistent pattern of unauthorized use, with the first floor of the premises allegedly operating as a dog grooming business in 2020, contrary to its registered use as determined during an inspection on March 17, 2020. This unauthorized commercial use triggered a $6,250 penalty, which remains an active balance due as of the latest records.

The property, constructed in 1899 and consisting of two stories with a single residential unit, has maintained its original two-family house classification. While the dog grooming business and associated violations represent the most significant deviation from proper occupancy, the building's relatively simple structure and limited unit count suggest that the unauthorized use could have substantially impacted both the building's residential character and potentially affected tenant comfort. The most recent Certificate of Occupancy violation from September 2024, which was inspected in May 2025, indicates that this issue continues to be a concern, with the property facing ongoing scrutiny from regulatory authorities.