81 Bay 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11228

The two-family house at 81 Bay 7th Street in Bath Beach, owned by John Raffa, is a 2-story, 2-unit building constructed in 1930 that has experienced numerous maintenance issues over the past several years. Most recently, in early 2024, there was a complaint about unsanitary conditions related to pests, and throughout 2023, multiple complaints were logged regarding water leaks, including damp spots and heavy flow, window frame issues, radiator problems, and mold concerns. The building has also faced recurring heat and hot water problems, with multiple complaints in late 2022, some marked as emergencies.

Several Housing Maintenance Code violations were issued during 2023, particularly affecting the first-floor apartment, including mold removal requirements, paint maintenance, and water leak repairs. The Department of Buildings records show two concerns, one from 2019 regarding building stability (which warranted no violations upon inspection) and another in 2022 regarding a permit issue where inspectors were unable to gain access. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with water-related issues, structural maintenance, and basic services, though there are no recorded bedbug infestations from November 2021 to October 2022, with zero units reported during that period.

The property has documented health and safety issues that have persisted despite multiple inspection attempts, particularly affecting the first-floor apartment. While many complaints have been closed through inspections, there have been several instances where inspectors were unable to gain access to verify conditions, particularly regarding heat/hot water issues and multiple other maintenance concerns. The building has been subject to various Housing Maintenance Code violations, particularly in 2023, related to water damage, mold, and paint conditions, all of which have been closed following inspections.