78 7th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217

This 6-unit, 4-story Old Law Tenement building at 78 7th Avenue in Park Slope, built in 1921 and currently owned by 78 Seventh Bk Llc, has experienced several notable issues in recent years. The most pressing current concern is the ongoing rodent problem, with recent complaints in May 2025 prompting inspections, though the property passed a subsequent June 2025 inspection. The building has a concerning pattern of rodent activity, with multiple inspections between 2013 and 2024 showing varying results, including instances of rat activity. There are also significant outstanding violations related to the required annual external low pressure inspections, with violations issued between 2018 and 2024 remaining active as of September 2025.

The building's maintenance history shows a cluster of complaints in August 2021, including issues with paint/plaster, door/windows, and general conditions, though many of these were resolved or did not result in violations. Between 2019-2021, there were multiple construction-related complaints, including a partial stop work order in November 2019. The property has demonstrated compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with no reported infestations since 2019. Recent inspections in 2022-2023 highlighted various safety notice requirements, including those for smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and gas leak procedures, which were subsequently addressed.

However, one of the most concerning historical issues was a defective fire escape tread identified in 2022, which required replacement. The building's violation history shows a pattern of non-compliance with boiler and low pressure inspection requirements, with multiple violations issued between 2018 and 2024. While many other complaints and violations have been resolved, including various electrical and ventilation system issues in 2021, the persistent rodent problem and outstanding low pressure inspection violations represent the most significant ongoing maintenance concerns as of July 2025. The property has undergone several permit issuances between 2019 and 2021, primarily related to emergency work, though specific details of the work performed are not provided in the available data.