51 Newel Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222

The 6-unit, 3-story old law tenement building located at 51 Newel Street in Greenpoint, owned by Martin Donach, has experienced several maintenance issues over the past two years. Most notably, there is an ongoing pest control issue, with violations issued in February 2025 and September 2023 related to unsanitary conditions and infestations.

The building has also faced multiple plumbing, electrical, and general maintenance concerns, including radiator problems (both heating and plumbing), lighting issues, intercom system malfunctions, and various paint/plaster defects. A significant cluster of violations was documented in September 2023 specifically for apartment 2L, including issues with water leaks, defective hardwood floors, plaster surfaces, ceiling paint, and a roach infestation, though most of these were subsequently closed by October 2023. Recent 311 service requests from February 2025 indicate continued maintenance challenges, with violations issued for the intercom system and pest control issues.

The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of similar recurring problems, including electrical system concerns (lighting, wiring, switches) and radiator-related issues, suggesting potential ongoing infrastructure challenges. While some violations have been addressed and closed, there remain open violations as of April 2024 regarding the annual bedbug reporting requirement, and there was a documented issue with a defective self-closing door to the cellar at the public hall on the first story. The bedbug reporting history shows no recorded infestations between 2019 and 2021, with all reported units being free of the pests during the specified periods.