279 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

The three-story, two-family house at 279 Van Brunt Street in Red Hook, owned by Giuseppe Mannino, has experienced significant structural issues and compliance challenges over the past several years. Most notably, in April 2025, the building was subject to serious structural concerns, with multiple complaints about building shaking and vibrations leading to a full vacate order. During this period, inspectors documented severe wall bulging and cracking, particularly at the front of the building, with the second and third floors showing compromised structural integrity.

Emergency work orders were issued requiring immediate retention of a New York State Professional Engineer, and subsequent inspections in April and June 2025 involved violations related to inadequate sidewalk shed conditions and construction enforcement. The building's history reveals persistent maintenance challenges, including multiple "Failure to Maintain" violations in 2022-2025, with particular attention to the building's facade condition. An active violation from 2022 documents issues with the building's brick facade, noting missing bricks and separation from the structural frame.

The property has also faced compliance challenges with environmental regulations, including an ECB violation in 2022 for failure to comply with a Commissioner's order regarding structurally deficient conditions. Rodent inspections from 2010 to 2013 indicate ongoing pest control issues, with all inspections failing for various reasons during this period. While some violations have been dismissed upon review, including temporary sidewalk protective structures and engineering reports, the building's recent structural problems and historical maintenance issues suggest ongoing challenges with property upkeep and compliance.