685 Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222

The three-story, four-unit residential building at 685 Manhattan Avenue in Greenpoint, owned by Alina Kurzyna, has experienced several significant maintenance and health-related issues over the past few years. Most notably, from August to September 2024, there were multiple complaints regarding rodent and insect problems, followed by concerns about food worker hygiene and sanitation.

The property also faced several ventilation-related issues, with a 2024-2025 active complaint about illegal/improper vent/exhaust systems currently under investigation, following a similar complaint in 2022 that was closed with no violations found at the time of inspection. In 2019, the building experienced emergency conditions involving mold, ceiling damage, and water leaks, though these issues were resolved by late June 2019. Recent health inspections show a mixed record, with three rodent inspections in early 2023 showing initial rat activity followed by compliance inspections that passed.

The building's bedbug reporting history from 2020-2024 shows consistent zero infestation counts, indicating effective pest management in this regard. Additionally, there was a violation recorded in 2022 regarding the failure to file an annual bedbug report, though this appears to have been resolved. While the building has faced multiple health and safety challenges over recent years, recent inspections have shown some improvement, particularly in rodent control, though the active ventilation complaint remains a concern as of 2025.