505 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222

The three-story, six-unit tenement building at 505 Graham Avenue in Greenpoint, owned by Zygmunt Pniewski, has experienced recurring pest and maintenance issues over the past several years. The property, built in 1928, has faced consistent rodent problems, with the most recent inspection in July 2025 confirming rat activity.

Between 2022 and 2025, there have been multiple rodent sightings and violations documented by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), with several instances requiring bait application throughout 2025. Additionally, the building experienced significant heating system issues during late 2022, with multiple emergency heat/hot water complaints filed for the entire building between November 21-28, 2022. While these heating issues were eventually addressed, as confirmed by HPD in January 2022, they represented a notable disruption to basic services.

On a positive note, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with all annual reporting periods since 2019 (up to the most recent report for 2023-2024) showing zero infested units or eradication cases. The property has passed several regular compliance inspections, though the pattern of rat activity and the history of heating issues suggest ongoing challenges with basic maintenance and pest control. The building's condition requires attention to both the persistent rodent presence, as evidenced by multiple compliance inspections showing rat activity, and the historical heating system problems, though the latter appears to have been resolved since late 2022.