577 Baltic Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217

577 Baltic Street is a 7-story, 27-unit Class A apartment building in Gowanus, owned by Ron Vaksin and constructed in 2015. The building has experienced recurring issues with heating and hot water systems, particularly in recent months, with multiple emergency complaints filed in January 2025, along with similar complaints in December 2023 and February 2022, though some complaints were closed with no violations found.

More significant concerns include a pattern of mold and safety issues, particularly affecting apartment 7B, where violations were issued in 2024 regarding a terrace railing and a mold condition covering approximately 2 square feet. The building has also faced security and safety concerns, including a 2022 violation for a defective fire door and issues with an improper electromagnetic lock at the building entrance. The property maintains a consistent bedbug-free record, with no reported infestations in any of the annual bedbug reports filed since 2019.

Recent maintenance efforts have included responding to various emergency complaints, though access issues have sometimes prevented comprehensive inspections. The building's violation history shows a mix of resolved and ongoing issues, with the most recent violations primarily related to heating systems, window safety (broken/missing window guards), and mold conditions. While many older violations have been successfully addressed, including flooring repairs and security enhancements, the recurring nature of heating system problems suggests this remains an area requiring ongoing attention.