2315 Mermaid Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11224

The three-story, five-unit building at 2315 Mermaid Avenue in Coney Island, owned by Vincent Mazzaferro, has experienced numerous maintenance issues throughout 2023 that significantly affect resident quality of life. Most prominently, there has been an ongoing and unresolved pest problem, with multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions and pests filed between April and September 2023. While some complaints were closed after inspections found no violations, others were closed due to lack of access for inspection.

The building has also faced several concerning infrastructure issues, including multiple violations in apartment 2R related to plumbing, electrical systems, and heating. These include a water leak in the ceiling, broken bathroom door, inadequate hot water supply, and problems with electrical service in the private hallway. The building's maintenance records show work was attempted to address various issues, such as wall paint/plaster problems and door/window concerns in April 2023, though with mixed results regarding violation issuance.

As of April 2024, there are still several open Housing Maintenance Code violations, including requirements to file annual bedbug reports, address paint conditions in apartment 2R, and ensure proper access to the building's heating system. The property, which dates back to 1932, has a history of rodent inspections, with the last recorded passing inspection occurring in March 2019, suggesting the pest management situation may have deteriorated since then. The building's location in a converted Class A designation category indicates it was previously classified differently, though the specific details of this conversion are not provided in the records.