277 22nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

277 22nd Street in Sunset Park is a 3-unit, 3-story old law tenement building constructed in 1930 and currently owned by Philip Knoll. The property has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, most notably in 2022 when serious concerns were identified during a comprehensive inspection on May 18. These included multiple violations related to a newly created illegal basement apartment, unauthorized plumbing installations, mold problems, and various structural issues in the cellar and first-floor common areas.

Specifically, violations were issued for an improperly maintained fire-retardant ceiling, water leaks, broken floors, and an unauthorized gas range in the cellar, with some violations classified as Class A (more serious) and Class B. The building's basement modifications led to two complaints in May 2022, one regarding work without proper permits and another concerning illegal apartment conversion, resulting in ECB violations with one penalty of $1,250 for occupancy violations. More recent issues include a radiator plumbing complaint in April 2025, though an HPD inspector was unable to inspect the unit, and the case was closed due to lack of access.

The building has maintained an acceptable pest control record, with no reported bedbug infestations in the past three years (2022-2025) and having passed an initial rodent inspection in January 2019. The property exhibits a pattern of plumbing-related problems, as evidenced by both the 2025 complaint and previous violations in 2022, including concerns about water leaks and various plumbing fixtures. While most violations from 2022 appear to have been certified as corrected by May/June 2022, the recent radiator issue suggests that at least some maintenance concerns may persist at the property.