538 82nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209

The property at 538 82nd Street in Bay Ridge is a 3-story, 6-unit New Law tenement building constructed in 1922, currently owned by Theodore Vallas. Recent inspections in 2024 revealed multiple safety concerns, including violations related to smoke and carbon monoxide detector requirements, as well as issues with lighting and various door fixtures. The building has open violations regarding electrical service to ceiling fixtures on the 3rd story, fire retardant materials in common areas, and safety notices that must be posted regarding gas leak procedures and smoke detector requirements.

Between February and April 2024, the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) issued violations for a range of issues including safety systems, plumbing, electrical problems, and maintenance concerns such as floor and ceiling conditions. These violations represent a combination of Class A, B, and C designations, indicating varying levels of severity. The building's maintenance history shows some positive findings, including compliance with rodent inspections in 2012 and a bedbug report from 2019 indicating no active infestation during the reporting period.

However, multiple emergency-level complaints regarding doors and safety systems were received in September 2024, affecting the front entrance security and alarm systems. The property has undergone various inspections and maintenance checks over the years, with most recent complaints being addressed within a few weeks, though several violations remain open as of the latest data. The building's age and status as a New Law tenement are consistent with its listing as a Class B multiple dwelling, which typically includes older residential buildings subject to specific housing maintenance codes.