2144 73rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11204

The two-family house at 2144 73rd Street in Bensonhurst, owned by Anthony Balistreri, has a significant history of regulatory concerns dating back to February 2022. Most notably, there were multiple reported issues regarding unsanitary conditions and mold, which were officially documented through both 311 service requests and Housing Maintenance Code complaints.

During this period, the building was found to have several violations related to unauthorized modifications, including an illegal cooking space in the cellar with a gas range, and unauthorized plumbing fixtures in the cellar bathroom, kitchen, and shower facilities. These violations triggered inspections by both the Department of Buildings and the Environmental Control Board (ECB), with the latter imposing a $2,500 penalty for creating an unauthorized Class (A) apartment in the cellar that included a full bath, kitchen sink, and gas range - a violation the building owner subsequently resolved. Through various inspections conducted in February and April 2022, authorities addressed multiple safety and code compliance issues, though no violations were issued regarding the initial mold complaints following inspections.

The building's regulatory history indicates a period of unauthorized modifications in early 2022, though all documented violations have since been closed or resolved. While the property has faced scrutiny regarding its basement modifications and mold concerns, there have been no recorded complaints or violations in the subsequent years leading up to October 2023. The building, constructed in 1930 and consisting of two stories with two residential units, currently appears to be operating without any active violations or complaints in the most recent available data.