Zero open violations in a mid-sized building, but the block is a parking battleground and someone might be selling cats inside.
This pre-war building has a highly competent operational file, showing prompt resolution of past complaints and not a single open housing-code violation. However, the immediate area around East 19th Street comes with intense curb-space friction, and there is a very specific animal pattern on the property. Three things to know:
A weirdly specific cluster of pet-related complaints. In the past year, neighbors filed complaints about noise from other animals, an unsanitary pet situation involving cats, an illegal animal sale, and even someone running an animal facility without a permit. It suggests a resident may have been breeding or selling cats out of their apartment.
Curb space is extremely tight, leading to rampant blocked driveways. There were 229 blocked-driveway complaints within three blocks of the building over the last 12 months, with 165 of those specifically reporting that a car blocked complete access. Add another 173 illegal parking calls—mostly blocked hydrants—and you have a block where owning a car means constant frustration.
Past complaints get resolved quickly, leaving a completely clean violations slate. For a building of this size, carrying zero open violations is rare. When heat dipped in February 2026 or pests were reported in January, the landlord (registered under officer Carlo DiMaggio) addressed them promptly, and all cases are officially marked closed. It's a strong sign of active, responsible management.
Quieter signals on this building and the blocks around it:
2245 East 19th Street is a 60-unit building in Brooklyn, New York City (BBL 3073800071). This building is associated with Dimaggio Realty Corp. Brix tracks 1 open HPD violations for this property, along with inspection history, DOB filings, tenant complaints, and rent stabilization status.
Built in 1941, this elevator apartment building sits in Brooklyn and is tracked by Brix using public NYC records from HPD, DOB, ACRIS, and 311.
Tenants have filed 34 HPD complaints about this building over the last five years, most often about heat/hot water.
What tenants have called the city about here over the last five years:
The most recent complaint on this building was filed February 9, 2026.
Conditions cited on open violations at this address:
The building last changed hands on December 8, 2005 for $6,600,000, according to recorded deeds.
Brix score: 78/100. View the Building Report on Brix.
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Unit 2E at 2245 East 19th Street has 1 open violation.
Unit 6C at 2245 East 19th Street has no open violations (5 past violations).
Unit 6G at 2245 East 19th Street has no open violations (8 past violations).
Unit 6K at 2245 East 19th Street has no open violations (1 past violation).
Unit 5J at 2245 East 19th Street has no open violations (10 past violations).
Unit 4E at 2245 East 19th Street has no open violations (1 past violation).
Unit 4 at 2245 East 19th Street has no open violations (1 past violation).
Unit 3G at 2245 East 19th Street has no open violations (1 past violation).
Unit 3J at 2245 East 19th Street has no open violations (3 past violations).
Unit 2D at 2245 East 19th Street has no open violations (6 past violations).
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