1021 Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222

The 4-story, 6-unit residential building at 1021 Manhattan Avenue in Greenpoint, owned by Krystyna Malik and built in 1931, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent months. Most notably, there have been multiple complaints in 2025 regarding potential paint/plaster problems affecting both ceilings and walls, with HPD inspections unable to gain access for verification.

The building also faced significant heat and hot water issues throughout January 2025, with multiple emergency complaints filed and similar access issues preventing proper inspection. In late 2024, the building was inspected and found to have several violations in apartment 4L, including problems with pest control (roach infestation) and safety equipment (missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors), though these violations were certified as corrected by late 2024. The building has a documented history of rodent issues, with several violations and complaints between 2014 and 2025, including rat activity detected in March 2025, though a subsequent inspection that month passed.

Additional maintenance concerns have been noted, including a broken front entrance lock (Class C violation) and issues with concrete facade repair from 2024. The property has consistently maintained a pest-free designation in its bedbug reporting since 2021, with no infestations recorded in recent years. The building's management has faced challenges with access during inspections, as evidenced by multiple closed complaints where inspectors were unable to gain entry to verify reported conditions, suggesting potential difficulties in addressing resident-reported issues.