80 Guernsey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222

The 5-story, 9-unit residential building at 80 Guernsey Street in Greenpoint, owned by Ari Borinsky, has experienced several notable maintenance and safety issues since its construction in 2003. Most recently, in April 2024, the building received an open Housing Maintenance Code violation related to the failure to file the required annual bedbug report. This follows a similar violation pattern observed in 2022 and 2021, though records indicate that in the 2021-2022 reporting period, as well as previous years (2019-2020 and 2017-2018), there were no reported infestations, with the filing showing zero infested or eradicated units.

The building has faced some significant safety concerns, particularly regarding its elevator systems. An active Environmental Control Board violation from April 2022 pertains to the lack of required door lock monitoring systems, with a penalty of $6,250 imposed. Historical records show a pattern of elevator-related issues, including a complaint about single device operation and lack of alternate service in April 2022, and a failure to file the mandatory Category 1 2017 inspection/test in April 2019.

Additionally, there was a plumbing complaint in May 2021 regarding defective or leaking systems, though the inspector was unable to gain access during the final inspection attempt in September 2021. While the building has maintained a 9-unit occupancy since its construction, the recurring bedbug reporting violations and various infrastructure issues suggest ongoing challenges with building maintenance and compliance. The most recent bedbug report from January 2023 covers the 2021-2022 period and indicates no occurrences during that timeframe, though this follows multiple years of violations related to bedbug reporting requirements.