553 80th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209

This 3-story, 6-unit New Law Tenement building located at 553 80th Street in Bay Ridge, owned by Kostas Georgiadis, has experienced several maintenance and safety issues over the past two years. Most recently, in early 2024, there were heat and hot water system problems that required HPD intervention and resulted in violations. Between September 2023 and January 2024, the building faced multiple interrelated issues including water leaks, unsanitary conditions including mold, and door/window problems - all resulting in violations that required follow-up inspections.

The building's violation history shows significant activity in 2024, with several Class A and Class C violations being issued and subsequently closed, including issues with doors, windows, and the heating system. The property has shown consistent challenges with building systems and maintenance, particularly water-related problems, as evidenced by multiple water leak complaints in both 2023 and 2024. In January 2024, specific violations were documented regarding a leaky water closet and visible mold in Apartment 6's bathroom.

The building has maintained a good record regarding pest control, with no reported bedbug infestations in the past three years and only one rodent inspection failure in 2022, though subsequent inspections in 2023 showed compliance. Violation notices issued in 2024 also included requirements for proper signage regarding carbon monoxide detectors, gas leak procedures, and housing information guides, suggesting some issues with building management's compliance with safety communication requirements. All documented violations have been closed, but several maintenance issues have required multiple service requests and inspections to resolve.