2772 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

The 20-unit, 4-story New Law tenement building at 2772 Pitkin Avenue in East New York, owned by Joseph Menczer and constructed in 1925, has experienced recurring issues with heat/hot water systems and unsanitary conditions over the past two years. Most recently, in January 2025, there were multiple complaints regarding heat and hot water outages affecting both the entire building and individual apartments, with one complaint leading to HPD violations related to mold (which remains in open status as of October 2023).

Throughout 2024 and into early 2025, the building has faced similar heat/hot water problems, along with plumbing issues, including toilet and water supply complaints that HPD was unable to inspect. Building maintenance concerns have been documented, including multiple violations from October 2024 inspections regarding entrance door security (broken latches and defective hinges) and a plexiglass nuisance in the public hall. The property has also experienced various quality-of-life issues, with violations indicating past problems with pest infestations in Apartment 18 (roaches and mice) documented in May 2024, though subsequent bedbug reports for the past five filing periods (2020-2024) show zero infested units.

Building maintenance records show some improvements, with specific violations being certified as corrected, including a water supply problem, wall repair issue, and several door-related violations. While the building's heating system seems to be a recurring challenge, especially during the winter months, the property's overall maintenance record shows periodic inspections and the issuance of various violations, suggesting ongoing oversight by housing authorities. A recent building code violation regarding egress compliance was documented and served in May 2025, indicating continuing concerns about building safety systems.