225 Winthrop Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225

The 8-unit, 4-story residential building at 225 Winthrop Street in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens, owned by Maier Jankovits, was constructed in 2017 and has experienced several significant maintenance issues over its operational history. The most recent concerns involve a garbage/recycling storage issue in spring 2025 that was investigated by HPD but did not warrant any housing violations.

Notable recurring problems include multiple incidents of heat and hot water outages in 2021 and 2022, though heating systems were reportedly restored promptly. In 2024, the building faced multiple emergency complaints involving safety issues, including problems with carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, door security, and pest concerns, all of which were subsequently closed. The building has also shown some maintenance pattern issues through the years, including violations noted in 2021 related to wall and ceiling paint/plaster conditions.

Despite these challenges, recent bedbug reports from 2024 and 2025 indicate no infestations, with all units showing eradication status. There were three complaints investigated by the Department of Buildings in 2023-2024 regarding illegal conversion, construction work, and an illegal curb cut, though no violations were warranted in any of these cases. The building's management has generally responded to complaints, with many issues being resolved within a few days, though some cases required additional inspections and follow-up reports.