31 Driggs Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222

The three-story, six-unit apartment building at 31 Driggs Avenue in Greenpoint, owned by Janusz Kaminski and built in 1928, has recently experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with three such complaints filed in 2025 (January, February, and March), all of which were confirmed as resolved during inspection. The building has also faced several maintenance challenges, particularly in early 2025, including complaints about pests, mold, and cabinet issues, all of which resulted in housing violations.

More concerning was a carbon monoxide detector violation issued in September 2021, along with various safety and maintenance issues in apartment 2R that year, including problems with paint conditions and fire egress. The building's heating system has consistently been a source of emergency complaints, with multiple heat and hot water complaints documented between 2020 and 2025, suggesting an ongoing infrastructure challenge. Recent inspections have noted several open violations that require attention, including issues with smoke detector requirements, fire safety measures, and painting requirements in apartment 2R.

While the building's bedbug reports show consistently low infestation rates (0 units reported in all annual filings from 2019 through 2025), there is a notable complaint history related to indoor air quality, with chemical odors reported in January 2022. The property has also faced administrative challenges, including a 2019 complaint regarding its Certificate of Occupancy status, though this was marked as "Access Denied" upon inspection. The building's maintenance records indicate a pattern of reactive rather than proactive maintenance, particularly regarding building-wide systems like heating and safety equipment, which has resulted in numerous emergency service requests over the past five years.