375 76th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209

The 44-unit, 6-story residential building at 375 76th Street in Bay Ridge, owned by Phil Rosen and constructed in 1938, has experienced recurring heating system issues in recent months, with multiple emergency heat/hot water complaints filed through 311 and the Housing Maintenance Code between October 2024 and March 2025. Ten separate heat-related complaints were made between December 2024 and March 2025, involving both apartment-specific and building-wide problems, though HPD inspections consistently found that heat and hot water services were restored prior to inspection. The building has also faced plumbing issues, with two immediate emergency water supply complaints recorded in October 2024.

Inspection records from October 2024 reveal several violations that require attention, including missing or defective self-closing doors, visible mold in bathroom areas, and missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in apartment 4A. Both apartments 2A and 4A have been cited for hot water supply issues, and additional violations were recorded for other apartments and common areas. More recently, in 2025, the building has shown continued challenges with pest control, particularly regarding rodent issues.

Multiple baiting interventions were conducted between January and June 2025, with the most recent failed compliance inspection in June 2025 indicating rat activity. While the building has demonstrated effective bedbug management in recent years, with no reported infestations between 2021 and 2025, the current rodent situation appears to be an ongoing concern. The elevator system, previously the subject of complaints in 2020 and 2021, was inspected and found to have no violations warranting further action. The building's maintenance history indicates that while some issues are promptly addressed, particularly heating and water problems, others, such as the ongoing rodent control needs and certain safety-related violations, require continued attention.