226 Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206

226 Manhattan Avenue is a 6-unit, 4-story Old Law Tenement building located in Williamsburg and owned by Fernando Sanchez. Built in 1920, this property has experienced several significant safety and maintenance issues over the past few years, most notably in 2022 when multiple violations were documented in apartment 3L and common areas. These violations included problems with fire egress, such as obstructing bars or unlawful gates from windows to fire escapes, and issues with self-closing doors.

The building's fire safety systems were also a concern, with violations related to improper locks on building entrance doors and the need for proper notices regarding carbon monoxide detection requirements. A notable cluster of violations occurred in June 2022, including obstructed egress due to household furniture and the need for light-colored paint in the first-story public hall ceiling. The building's history shows recurring concerns about egress and fire safety, as evidenced by a 2018 complaint and subsequent Environmental Control Board violations related to obstructed exit passageways.

These violations resulted in penalties totaling $9,375 for failing to maintain unobstructed fire exits. However, more recent inspections indicate improved compliance, as evidenced by the absence of recent violations or bedbug infestations. The property has maintained a clean record with no bedbug infestations reported in the past six reporting periods from 2019 through 2024. While the building has experienced various safety compliance issues in the past, recent data suggests these have been addressed, though the historical pattern of violations indicates a need for ongoing maintenance and safety monitoring.