197 Engert Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222

The three-story, five-unit tenement building at 197 Engert Avenue in Greenpoint, owned by Joseph Bedigian and constructed in 1928, has experienced several notable issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns relating to safety regulations and maintenance compliance. Of particular significance are the recurring violations regarding bedbug reporting requirements between 2021 and 2024, with open violations indicating the building's failure to submit mandatory annual bedbug reports as required by the Housing Maintenance Code.

More recently, in March 2023, the building was cited for multiple violations: an Enforcement Work Order was issued and an Environmental Control Board violation was recorded regarding improper maintenance of window air conditioning units at the second-floor level, specifically noting missing supporting brackets. This violation resulted in a $500 penalty, though as of the most recent data, no balance was due on this charge.

The building's violation history reveals a pattern of non-compliance with mandatory reporting and maintenance requirements, with the bedbug reporting violations spanning multiple years and remaining open through 2024. The March 2023 A/C unit violation represents a more recent safety concern, though it appears to be an isolated incident compared to the ongoing bedbug reporting violations. The structure's age as a 1928 tenement building, combined with these documented maintenance issues, indicates that while the building has experienced some regulatory challenges, the most significant concerns are related to documentation compliance rather than structural or safety deficiencies.