1950 Bay Ridge Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11204

The three-story, six-unit New Law Tenement building at 1950 Bay Ridge Parkway in Bensonhurst, owned by Maria Catanzariti, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues over recent years, particularly in 2023. Most notably, there have been multiple safety and health-related complaints within a short timeframe.

In July 2023, there were complaints about pests and smoke detector issues that HPD was unable to inspect due to lack of access, and in August 2023, a window guard safety complaint was investigated but resulted in no violations. While these recent incidents were closed without penalties, their frequency suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. More significantly, the building currently has four open Class A violations related to the failure to file annual bedbug reports as required by Housing Maintenance Code, with inspection dates ranging from 2021 through 2024.

These open violations indicate a potential pattern of non-compliance with reporting requirements that warrants attention. The building, constructed in 1931, has historical significance as a New Law Tenement, but its recent maintenance record raises concerns about building systems and resident safety. The persistent bedbug reporting violation over multiple years and the cluster of recent safety and health complaints suggest that while individual issues may be resolved, there may be underlying management challenges related to building maintenance and code compliance.