571 72nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209

This 2-story, 3-unit residential building located at 571 72nd Street in Bay Ridge, owned by James Lerakis, was constructed in 1910 and has undergone conversion to Class A status. The property has experienced several maintenance issues in recent months, most notably a heating and hot water emergency affecting the entire building in January 2025, which was reportedly resolved by the time of inspection.

In February 2025, multiple complaints were filed regarding a ceiling paint/plaster issue and mold concerns, resulting in violations being issued, though the mold condition was ultimately determined not to violate HPD housing laws. The building had three consecutive bedbug reporting violations from 2021 to 2023, all of which have now been resolved, with the most recent bedbug report from May 2025 showing zero infestations or related incidents. Earlier inspection records show proper reporting periods maintained since 2019, with no infestation issues reported since 2020.

In terms of recent maintenance and improvements, two permits were issued in 2018-2019 for work classified as "PL" (plumbing) and "EW" (electrical), though specific details of these projects are not provided in the records. The building's violation history shows some pattern of compliance issues with bedbug reporting requirements between 2021 and 2023, but these have been addressed in the current reporting period. The most recent service requests reflect ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly with regard to building systems and internal conditions, suggesting attention may be needed to address these recurring issues.