4710 7th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The four-story New Law tenement building at 4710 7th Avenue in Sunset Park, owned by Jack Geula, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, the building has faced recurring heat and hot water problems, with multiple complaints recorded in April 2025 indicating system failures affecting the entire building. Recent inspections have documented rodent activity, with the Health Department citing violations in June 2025 and previous inspections in May 2024 also showing rat activity.

The property has several outstanding violations from late 2023 inspections, including concerns about broken floor coverings in apartment 3H, while apartment 4B had issues with lead-based paint that required remediation. There are also ongoing environmental concerns, as evidenced by an active ECB violation from March 2023 regarding exterior facade damage, with the building displaying multiple patterns of insufficient maintenance regarding heating systems, plumbing, and electrical infrastructure. The building's compliance history shows a troubling pattern of maintenance issues, with violations for failure to file required energy benchmarking reports and display energy efficiency scores dating back to 2019-2021.

However, more recent records from the bedbug reporting system show no infestations in the past three years, suggesting some improvement in pest management. The property has undergone multiple inspections in response to various complaints, with some violations being resolved and others remaining open. The management has received both violation notices and fines, including a $2,500 penalty for facade maintenance issues. Recent 311 complaints have ranged from electrical issues (May 2025) to indoor air quality concerns (January 2025), indicating ongoing building systems challenges that affect resident comfort and safety.