7304 12th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11228

This 2-story, 3-unit New Law Tenement building located at 7304 12th Avenue in Dyker Heights, owned by Salvatore Vinciguerra, has experienced persistent heating system issues over the past several years. Between late 2020 and mid-2021, there were multiple complaints regarding inadequate heat and hot water, with three incidents occurring in April 2021 alone, plus several others in October, November, and December 2020. While inspections were conducted, access was frequently denied, and while some complaints were ultimately closed, they often required tenants to file new complaints for unresolved issues.

The building's maintenance history reveals additional concerns, including plumbing issues and window frame problems reported in April 2020. More recently, between 2020 and 2024, the building has faced several housing maintenance violations, including potentially serious safety concerns. As of 2024, there were still unresolved violations from December 2020, including inadequate vestibule lighting (less than 60 watts required), problems with self-closing doors at the building entrance, and issues with window counterbalances in apartment 2F.

The building has also had recurring issues with bedbug reporting requirements, though the most recent report filed in May 2024 indicated no infested units during the previous reporting period (2022-2023), with all units marked as eradicated and no re-infestations noted. The property has been subject to annual bedbug reporting requirements from 2021 through 2024, with violations noted in multiple years for failure to file the required reports. While the most recent bedbug report shows no current infestations, the building's history of heat/hot water issues and various maintenance violations suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and compliance requirements. The building's age (1925) and classification as a New Law Tenement are consistent with its historical character as a smaller multi-family dwelling typical of the Brooklyn neighborhood.