2075 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214

The four-story, 34-unit building at 2075 79th Street in Bensonhurst, owned by Ralph Stroffolino Jr, was constructed in 1923 and has experienced persistent heating/hot water system issues over recent years. Most notably, in October 2024, there was a cluster of complaints including no heat/hot water, plumbing issues, mold concerns, and problems with garbage/recycling storage, though many of these issues were reportedly resolved shortly after inspection. The building has a documented pattern of heating system failures, with multiple similar complaints recorded in 2022 (February through May), all of which were marked as emergencies and required HPD intervention.

More recent inspections from 2024 have revealed several violations requiring attention, including problems with building safety features such as a fire escape and a self-closing door mechanism, as well as maintenance issues like a broken fire retardant material at the first-story ceiling and a defective wire glass pane in the stairwell window. The building has maintained a good record regarding pest control, with no reported bedbug infestations in the past several years (most recent reports from 2024 show 0 infested units). Rodent inspections show generally compliant results, though there was one failure in 2016 that required correction. Notably, there are active violations regarding the failure to display the energy efficiency score and grade, dating back to 2021.

The property has undergone regular bedbug reporting since 2019, consistently showing zero infestation cases in these reports. The building's maintenance history shows a mixed record, with some violations being addressed promptly while others remain unresolved. The most recent rodent inspection in July 2025 passed, indicating compliance with pest control requirements. The building's history suggests ongoing challenges with heating system reliability and periodic maintenance issues, though recent bedbug and rodent control efforts appear to be effective.