2045 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214

The three-story, six-unit residential building at 2045 78th Street in Bensonhurst, owned by Tony Safonte and constructed in 1924 as a New Law Tenement, has experienced several notable maintenance issues in recent years. Most concerning is an ongoing pest infestation in Apartment 3R, with current violations issued in September 2024 documenting the presence of both mice and roaches.

The building has a history of heat and hot water outages, with complaints documented in January 2022 and January 2023, though in both instances heating services were reportedly restored promptly. In July 2023, a safety issue regarding a broken window guard was addressed, and in September 2024, there was also a complaint regarding a refrigerator problem, though no violations were issued for the latter.

The building's maintenance record shows relatively consistent attention to addressing reported issues, with most complaints being resolved within days of reporting. While there have been multiple reports of unsanitary conditions related to pests between 2022 and 2024, it's worth noting that the building has maintained a zero record for bedbug infestations over several years, with all periodic bedbug reports showing "0" for infested, eradicated, and re-infested units. The most recent complaints from 2024, including two separate pest-related violations and one appliance issue, are being monitored under the Housing Maintenance Code.