321 86th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209

The 30-unit, 4-story tenement building at 321 86th Street in Bay Ridge, owned by Odisseas Skountzos, has experienced several significant issues in recent months, most notably a recurring heat and hot water problem affecting the entire building. Between March and May 2025, multiple complaints were filed regarding heat and hot water (four of which were marked as emergencies), with some being closed after restoration of services was confirmed, while one remains open. In April 2025, multiple housing maintenance issues were identified, including problems with carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, electrical outlets, ceiling plaster, and door repairs.

The building has also faced safety concerns related to its laundry facilities, with significant violations noted in March 2024 regarding unpermitted gas dryer installations and lack of proper fire protection. These violations are currently active, with fines totaling $2,875. More recently, in May 2025, two complaints about garbage/recycling storage were filed and subsequently closed after inspections found no housing law violations.

Building maintenance issues have been addressed through various inspections and repairs, including work completed in Apartment H4 to address multiple code violations regarding bathroom tiles, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, ceiling plaster, and water leak issues, all certified as completed in early 2025. The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases since 2019 through 2024, and passed its most recent rodent inspection in June 2024. The building's history shows a consistent pattern of responding to and resolving various maintenance and safety issues, though some recent concerns regarding heating systems and laundry safety remain relevant as of mid-2025.