72 Ridgewood Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The 29-unit, 4-story tenement building at 72 Ridgewood Avenue in Cypress Hills, built in 1920 and currently owned by Ridgewood Ave LLC, has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues over the past several years. Most recently, there were heat/hot water complaints in April 2024 and February 2023, though in both cases tenants reported restoration of services upon inspection. The building has had multiple heat/hot water complaints, with March 2022 being a particularly concerning period with complaints spanning December 8-23, 2022 (entire building), and an additional complaint on April 14, 2022, related to unsanitary conditions and pests.

Three significant violations were recorded in 2022 regarding safety postings, including gas leak procedures, carbon monoxide detector requirements, and smoke detector requirements, though these were subsequently closed after proper notifications were posted. The building's systems and infrastructure have shown various challenges, including a noted violation regarding flower pots obstructing fire escape egress at the 3rd-story balcony (as of December 2022, this violation remains open), as well as historical issues with mold, water leaks, and pest control. The property has met rodent inspection requirements in 2012 and 2019, though a rat sighting complaint was recorded in 2019.

Compliance with NYC's energy benchmarking requirements was a concern in 2019, with three violations issued for failure to file reports, though these were later dismissed. Recent bedbug reporting indicates a total of two infested units in the 2023-2024 reporting period, with successful eradication, while previous years' reports showed no infestations. The building's management has taken steps to address violations when brought to their attention, as evidenced by the closure of several Housing Maintenance Code violations through appropriate remediation and notifications.