566 Morgan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222

The four-story, 8-unit New Law Tenement building at 566 Morgan Avenue in Greenpoint, owned by John Imperatore, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past few years. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with heat and hot water, including a documented outage in February 2024 affecting the entire building, and multiple rodent infestations, with rat activity consistently reported between 2017 and 2024, including recent inspections in March and May 2024 showing active rat presence. The building's safety systems have also been a concern, with multiple emergency complaints in 2023-2024 regarding fire escape conditions, carbon monoxide detectors, and smoke detectors.

In September 2023, several housing maintenance code violations were documented, including issues with construction materials obstructing egress, fire retardant materials, and safety equipment requirements. Recent service requests reveal ongoing environmental concerns, including a chemical odor incident in November 2024 that prompted a DOHMH advisory. Despite these challenges, the building has maintained an active bedbug reporting record from 2021-2024, showing no reported infestations during this period.

The property has a history of addressing various maintenance issues, as evidenced by the closure of multiple housing maintenance code complaints and violations, though some recurring problems suggest ongoing challenges with building systems and pest control. The building's regulatory history indicates a pattern of addressing, but sometimes recurring, maintenance issues across multiple categories, including safety, sanitation, and basic services. While recent inspections show some progress in maintaining compliance with housing codes, the frequency of repeated complaints and violations points to persistent challenges in building management.