1324 74th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11228

The three-unit residential building at 1324 74th Street in Dyker Heights, owned by Francesco Pappalardi, has a complex history dating back to its 1905 construction. Most notably, the building experienced a significant fire incident in September 2020 that caused substantial damage to the roof and upper levels, leading to emergency work and partial demolition to ensure safety. The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) issued violations related to the fire damage, though these were eventually dismissed after repairs were completed under job #B00452103.

In recent years, the building has faced recurring issues with bedbug reporting compliance, with open violations recorded in 2023 and 2024 for failure to file annual bedbug reports as required under the Housing Maintenance Code. These violations are particularly concerning given their recent nature and implications for resident comfort. The building's complaint history includes multiple construction-related complaints in 2020-2021, with one related to building stability during construction, though most were resolved with no violations found upon inspection.

Two bedbug infestation reports (2019-2020 and 2020-2021) showed zero infested units, suggesting effective eradication during those periods. The most recent bedbug reporting period (2020-2021) indicated no infestations, though the current violation status suggests ongoing compliance challenges. The building's history demonstrates both significant structural challenges following the 2020 fire and ongoing regulatory compliance issues, particularly regarding bedbug reporting requirements. While major structural repairs have been completed, the presence of open housing maintenance code violations in 2023 and 2024 indicates continuing administrative challenges for building management.