972 63rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219

The 12-unit, 4-story residential building at 972 63rd Street in Borough Park, owned by Catherine Giordano, has experienced several concerning issues in recent months. Most notably, in late November 2023, the building was cited for two serious violations: one related to a damaged or inadequate safety net/guard rail, and another for work conducted without proper permits in an occupied multiple dwelling.

Furthermore, an environmental control board inspection on November 24, 2023, revealed significant structural concerns, including large cracks in the facade above the second floor and issues with a fire escape that was blocked by stored scaffolding equipment, compromising means of egress. These violations resulted in penalties totaling $1,562, though records indicate these fines may have been resolved without outstanding balances.

The building has a documented history of bedbug reporting requirements, with violations issued in 2021, 2022, and 2023 for failing to file annual bedbug reports, though recent filings from December 2024 and April 2024 indicate zero infestation cases during the respective reporting periods. An earlier rodent inspection from July 2018 passed without issues. While the most recent bedbug reports suggest the situation has stabilized in that regard, the recent structural and safety violations from late 2023 represent the most significant concerns on record for this property, particularly given their implications for resident safety and building maintenance standards.