197 Norman Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222

197 Norman Avenue is a 4-story, 11-unit residential building located in Greenpoint, built in 1930 and currently owned by Andrzej Barnowski. The building has undergone several significant events in recent years, with the most pressing issues occurring in 2024. Multiple complaints were filed in June 2024 regarding flooring and cabinet issues, though inspections were unable to gain access for verification. Notable violations were recorded in March 2024, including work without proper permits and inadequate building maintenance, specifically related to floor joist installations and electrical work, resulting in penalties exceeding $8,000 in total.

These violations remain a concern, particularly the active ECB violation regarding failure to maintain building code compliance, which includes issues with exposed electrical components. The building has shown consistent compliance with bedbug reporting requirements over the past several years, with no infested units reported in any of the annual filings from 2019 to 2024. Rodent inspections between 2016 and 2025 have consistently passed, indicating effective pest control measures. Earlier violations from 2021 and 2022 related to bedbug reporting requirements were addressed and closed, including one instance of failure to file the annual report, though more recent filings have shown no such issues.

The building's history includes documented work without permits in 2019, and partial stop-work orders were issued in connection with various construction activities, though many of these violations have been resolved or dismissed. The building's recent history suggests some ongoing maintenance and compliance challenges, particularly regarding construction work and building maintenance standards. However, the property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations and has passed recent rodent inspections, which bodes well for general hygiene and pest management. The pattern of complaints and violations indicates the need for proper access and communication with regulatory agencies during inspections and a consistent approach to managing maintenance issues as they arise.