457 73rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209

The three-story, three-unit residential building at 457 73rd Street in Bay Ridge, owned by Marlin Reyes and constructed in 1905, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in August 2024, there were emergency and non-emergency complaints regarding safety concerns with broken or missing window guards, as well as reports of pest-related unsanitary conditions. Unfortunately, in both cases, the Department of Housing Preservation and Development was unable to gain access for inspection, necessitating the recommendation to file new complaints if the issues persisted.

Earlier in 2024, there was a rat sighting complaint that was investigated by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, though no violations were found at that time. The building's bedbug reporting history shows no infestations in the most recent filing period (2023-2024) and a previous inspection period (2019-2020), with no units requiring eradication or experiencing re-infestation, suggesting effective management of this particular issue. Despite the recent maintenance concerns, it's worth noting that the building's age and conversion class (HEREAFTER CONVERTED CLASS A) indicate it has transitioned to a regulated housing classification.

The repeated pattern of access denial during inspections for both window guard and pest complaints in 2024 raises questions about accessibility for maintenance and inspection purposes. The property has maintained a bedbug-free status during the last two reporting periods, which is a positive sign of pest management. Going forward, the building's record suggests ongoing attention to basic safety infrastructure (such as window guards) and pest management systems may be required, though recent bedbug reports indicate this particular issue has been controlled.