1079 Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222

1079 Manhattan Avenue is a 4-story, 12-unit Old Law Tenement building built in 1931, currently owned by Henryk Kielmanowicz and located in Greenpoint. The property has experienced recurring issues with heating and hot water system failures, with three documented emergency complaints in 2023 (January 30 and September 30) and one in late 2024 (November 13), although in some cases heat and hot water were reportedly restored before inspection. The building has also faced several food-related incidents, including rodent and insect complaints (2025, 2024), food poisoning allegations (2024), and food spoilage reports (2023), with the Department of Health conducting multiple investigations and inspections.

Significant maintenance issues have been documented in apartment 9, including open violations for ceiling and wall plaster repairs and mold conditions (2019), while apartment 11 had a door closure violation (2018) that was subsequently addressed. The building's maintenance history indicates some past challenges with pest control, particularly in 2013 when multiple rodent bait applications were required, although a compliance inspection that July passed. Notably, the property has had a clean record regarding bedbugs since 2019, with no reported infestations in the past six years.

Two tenant safety inspections were conducted (2021), both resulting in compliant outcomes, and there was also one complaint regarding paint/plaster issues in 2019 that generated violations. The building has had consistent compliance with bedbug regulations since 2019, showing diligence in reporting and addressing potential infestations. The most recent inspection and complaint history suggest continuing attention is needed for heating system reliability, while food safety and pest control remain areas requiring ongoing management. However, the absence of bedbug reports in recent years and the generally responsive nature of building management to various housing maintenance complaints indicate some level of proactive maintenance practices.