252 74th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209
The 252 74th Street building in Bay Ridge is a 6-story, 66-unit apartment building constructed in 1931, currently owned by 252 74th LLC. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues throughout 2024-2025, with multiple complaints submitted between October 2024 and March 2025, though HPD inspections have frequently been unable to gain access to verify the conditions. There have been several power outage incidents reported, including two in 2025 alone.
The building has an active certificate of occupancy complaint from December 2024 and an illegal conversion complaint from November 2024, though inspections have been unable to gain access to verify the conditions. Notable maintenance issues include a cluster of violations related to elevator service in 2024, with multiple complaints about single device operation and no alternate service, along with several sidewalk shed-related violations including expired permits and inadequate conditions in early 2024. Apartment 1C has had multiple violations requiring attention, including issues with electrical outlets, smoke detectors, water leaks, and various maintenance concerns that were addressed between March and November 2024.
The building's exterior has shown some maintenance needs, including cracked bricks and mortar joints noted in inspections. While there have been no reported bedbug infestations in recent years, there was rat activity noted in January 2024, though a subsequent compliance inspection in March 2024 passed. The building's management has faced several Environmental Control Board violations in 2023-2024 related to elevator maintenance, sidewalk shed conditions, and unauthorized work, with most being resolved through payment of fines.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 66 |
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Year built | 1931 |
Total area | 67056 sq ft |
Floors | 6 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A |

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