1025 Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222

The 4-story, 6-unit tenement building at 1025 Manhattan Avenue in Greenpoint, owned by Lee Pitisci and constructed in 1930, has experienced several recurring issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns being related to electrical systems and waste management. Most notably, from June to July 2024, there were four documented power outages, classified as immediate emergencies, though no violations were issued following inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

The building also has recurring issues with garbage and recycling storage, with multiple complaints filed between February and September 2023, and continuing violations related to waste management noted in inspections from 2022 through 2024, including insufficient metal receptacles for waste materials and the accumulation of refuse in public areas. More recent inspection findings from 2024 indicate some ongoing safety concerns, with open violations including encumbrances obstructing egress from fire escapes on the 3rd story (notable given the potential safety implications) and missing required signage related to inspection certificates near mailboxes.

The building has maintained a good record regarding bedbug infestations, with all reports from 2019 through 2025 indicating zero infested, eradicated, or re-infested units. Historical complaints from 2021-2022 related to gas utility matters and various permit requests were either closed without violations or the inspector was unable to gain access for verification. While many of the recent complaints have been resolved without violations being issued, the pattern of repeated electrical issues and waste management concerns suggests ongoing maintenance challenges within the property.