559 82nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209

The 6-unit, 3-story building at 559 82nd Street in Bay Ridge, owned by John Kiritsis, was constructed in 1928 as a New Law Tenement. The property has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with four documented complaints in the last five years (2020, 2021, 2023, and most recently in 2024).

All these incidents affected the entire building, though in each case, HPD was informed that conditions had been corrected, except for one instance in 2021 where inspectors were unable to gain access. The building has also faced sanitation challenges, including two pest-related complaints in late 2020 and mid-2025, though no violations were recorded for the 2020 incident and the 2025 case was marked as non-emergency.

A series of violations were noted in early 2021, including issues with fire safety materials, door functionality, and cleanliness of common areas, all of which have since been closed. While the building is currently in compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing no infestations in the past five reporting periods from 2019 to 2024, it is worth noting that three consecutive years of heat-related issues (2023-2024) occurred during the 2024 winter heating season when new complaints were filed. Despite these recurring issues, most complaints have been resolved promptly, typically within one to two days of reporting, though some required repeat complaints for proper resolution.