7705 14th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11228

The three-story, 12-unit tenement building at 7705 14th Avenue in Bensonhurst, owned by Spiro Kalamaras, has experienced several notable maintenance issues over recent years. The most significant ongoing concerns, as of 2024-2025, relate to multiple open violations from November 2022, including issues with fire retardant materials, a leaking roof, and problems with the bulkhead ceiling and walls. These violations span various classes, indicating different levels of urgency.

The building has also shown recurring issues with heat and hot water, particularly evident during October 2020 when multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding complete loss of service, though heat and hot water were reportedly restored soon after. Additional maintenance history includes various interior issues reported in May 2022, such as problems with walls, ceilings, windows, and window guards, though these complaints were investigated and closed without violations being issued. The building's inspection and complaint history shows generally good recent maintenance practices, with no bedbug infestations reported in the last three filing periods (2021-2025) and all bedbug-related violations being closed as of 2024.

While there were earlier complaints about rodent signs in 2019 and plumbing issues in 2019, these were resolved through standard inspection processes. More recent inspections have focused on building systems and structural elements, with current open violations indicating ongoing requirements for repairs and maintenance. The most recent bedbug report from May 2025 indicates no current infestations or eradication needs, suggesting improved pest management.