181 Norman Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222

The three-story, two-unit residential building at 181 Norman Avenue in Greenpoint, owned by John Imperatore and constructed in 1920, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, there have been multiple complaints regarding heat and hot water problems, with two emergency complaints reported in October 2023, though no violations were ultimately issued following HPD inspections.

The building has also experienced other significant maintenance challenges, including an unsanitary mold complaint in October 2021 (access for inspection was not granted), a water leak incident with damp spots in September 2021 that was inspected with no violations found, and a rat sighting reported in September 2022 that resulted in documented violations requiring follow-up inspections by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The property's compliance history shows attention to regulatory requirements, including a December 2020 inspection regarding work without a permit, which concluded with no violations found.

However, a concerning pattern emerges with the building’s heating system, evidenced by multiple heat/hot water complaints in October 2023 and an emergency mold complaint in October 2021. On a positive note, there have been no reports of bedbug infestations in recent years, with the most recent filings in early 2024 showing zero affected units during the previous two reporting periods (2022-2023 and 2023-2024). The building’s maintenance record suggests ongoing challenges with basic building systems, particularly heating, though many complaints have been resolved through inspections with no violations noted.