671 Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222

The three-story, two-family house at 671 Manhattan Avenue in Greenpoint, owned by Irma Zawala, has experienced several noteworthy incidents since its construction in 1931. In 2020, the building faced multiple housing maintenance issues, including complaints about unsanitary conditions with pests, wall paint/plaster problems, and inadequate heat/hot water in one apartment, leading to violations that required attention.

More recently, between September and October 2023, there were three complaints regarding construction work without proper permits and work contrary to approved plans, with associated Environmental Control Board violations issued to Antonio Zavala for unauthorized construction in commercial space on the ground floor, including exposed wiring and modification of HVAC systems. These violations resulted in penalties totaling $2,500, though records indicate they were resolved. The Department of Buildings conducted inspections in late 2023 related to these complaints, generally finding no violations warranting further action.

On a positive note, a recent rodent inspection conducted in January 2025 showed compliance with inspection requirements, as the property passed the initial inspection. The building's documented history shows a pattern of maintenance issues in 2020 that were addressed, though more recent concerns in 2023-2024 regarding unauthorized construction work suggest some ongoing challenges with property maintenance and compliance. The most recent inspections and the successful resolution of violations indicate some improvement in compliance with housing maintenance standards.