52 Newel Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222
52 Newel Street is a 4-story, 8-unit Old Law tenement building located in Greenpoint and owned by John Imperatore. Built in 1928, the property has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over recent years.
The building's violation history shows consistent non-compliance with the requirement to file annual bedbug reports between 2021 and 2023, though recent filings from 2024 indicate no current or past infestations during the designated periods. The property has maintained a regular schedule of rodent control measures, with significant rat activity recorded in early 2022, prompting multiple bait applications.
Recent years have seen various tenant complaints, most notably in July 2021 regarding water leaks and unsanitary garbage storage conditions, though these were investigated and closed with no violations issued. The building has also faced three attempted inspections regarding illegal conversions and construction work beyond approved plans between 2019 and 2023, but in each case, inspectors were unable to gain access to the unit in question. While the building's maintenance record shows attention to pest control and prompt response to tenant complaints, the recurring issues with bedbug reporting compliance and multiple failed inspection entries suggest ongoing administrative and access challenges within the property management system.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 8 |
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Year built | 1928 |
Total area | 5500 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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