222 Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206
222 Manhattan Avenue is a 5-unit, 4-story Old Law Tenement building located in Williamsburg, built in 1920 and currently owned by America Zapata. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues throughout 2024 and 2025, with multiple complaints filed for both apartment-specific and entire building problems, though HPD inspectors were repeatedly unable to gain access for verification. The property has several significant open violations as of November 2023, including failure to file annual bedbug reports, lack of proper notices regarding smoke detector requirements, and missing carbon monoxide detector notices.
Previous inspections revealed a range of maintenance issues, including problems with self-closing doors, unsanitary conditions involving sewage and pests in mid-2024, and electrical problems noted in September 2024. The building's history shows persistent maintenance challenges, including an April 2022 violation related to an unregistered boiler and occupancy issues documented in 2019 regarding unauthorized alterations on the second floor. Multiple 311 complaints between 2024-2025 indicate ongoing issues with building systems, though access for inspection has often been a barrier to resolution.
Rodent inspections between 2014-2020 show mixed results, with reports of rat activity in 2014 and 2019, though later inspections in 2015, 2018, and 2020 showed compliance. The property has had varying degrees of inspection access issues, with inspectors frequently unable to gain entry to assess reported problems, leading to many complaints being closed without resolution. Several complaints related to safety systems and general maintenance requirements remain open, indicating potential ongoing compliance concerns. The building has a documented history of heat and hot water problems, structural maintenance issues, and concerns regarding proper notification and safety systems, with multiple emergency complaints requiring immediate attention.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 5 |
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Year built | 1920 |
Total area | 4867 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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- 222 Manhattan Ave, New York, NY 11206
- 139 Maujer St, New York, NY 11206
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