523 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222

The three-story, five-unit tenement building at 523 Graham Avenue in Greenpoint, owned by John Imperatore, has experienced several notable maintenance issues over the past decade. Most recently, in May 2023, there was a pest-related complaint which was investigated by HPD, though no violations were found. The building has a documented history of heat and hot water issues, particularly in October-November 2018, when emergency complaints were filed for entire-building problems, though inspections by HPD resulted in no violations.

A water leak complaint was also recorded and investigated during the same period. In terms of violations, the building has three Class A violations from 2021-2023 regarding the failure to file annual bedbug reports, though these are set to be certified in October 2024. Between October 2018 and July 2025, there were specific violations in Apartment 3R related to plaster and paint conditions, fire escape access, and obstructed public hall areas, all of which have been addressed.

The building's earlier history includes confirmed rat activity in 2014, as documented by two inspections that summer. However, recent Bedbug Reporting filings from 2021 through January 2024 show no infestation cases during the respective filing periods, indicating successful pest management in the more recent years. While the building has experienced various maintenance issues over the years, most have been addressed through proper channels, with many complaints resulting in no violations being found upon inspection. The building's age (constructed in 1920) and classification as an "OLD LAW TENEMENT" are consistent with its history of typical New York City maintenance challenges.