1 74th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209

The 102-unit, 6-story building at 1 74th Street in Bay Ridge, owned by Ronald Katz and constructed in 1938, has faced significant and recurring heat and hot water issues in recent years. Between December 2024 and April 2025, there were eight documented complaints regarding heat/hot water issues affecting the entire building, with multiple instances where HPD inspectors were unable to gain access for verification. While some complaints were confirmed as resolved upon occupant verification, the frequency of these issues suggests a persistent heating system concern.

The building also experienced notable elevator maintenance challenges, with multiple violations recorded between 2018 and 2023 regarding inoperative components, misaligned mirrors, and seal leaks, resulting in fines and required repairs totaling over $7,000. The property has a history of both emergency and non-emergency maintenance issues, including a 2023 mold violation in apartment 1S that required remediation, and several violations related to fire safety equipment and door functionality between 2020 and 2022. In 2022, there was construction work performed while under a Stop Work Order, which resulted in an ECB violation and $5,000 penalty.

The building's ventilation and fire safety systems were also subjected to attention, with violations regarding egress obstruction and compromised fire-retardant materials. On a positive note, there have been no bedbug infestations reported in the building since 2020, with all previous cases properly eradicated according to the required documentation. Regular inspections for Local Law 188/17 compliance and elevator safety have been conducted, though there were some periods of operational compliance issues during 2021-2023 that required correction.