122 7th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The three-story, 1921 two-family house at 122 7th Avenue in Park Slope, currently owned by Ben Smuk, has experienced several maintenance and safety issues in recent years. The most significant cluster of problems occurred in early 2022, with multiple Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) complaints filed in March and April of that year, resulting in issued violations. These issues included unsanitary conditions related to pests and mold, water leaks with damp spots, flooring problems, and cabinetry concerns.

While some complaints regarding walls/paint were found to have no violations, the emergency nature of several flooring, mold, and water issues highlights serious habitability concerns during this period. In addition to the 2022 complaints, there was a 2023 Department of Health complaint concerning a pet/animal related to a food establishment, though this issue was addressed and closed in June 2024. As of 2025, there are no current or recent bedbug infestations reported, with the most recent bedbug report for the filing period of November 2023 to October 2024 showing zero infested units and no eradication or re-infestation cases.

This suggests an improvement in pest management since the 2022 complaints. The building's maintenance issues appear to have been addressed, as all previous complaints were officially closed, though the specific resolution details vary, with some cases classified as emergency situations while others were marked as non-emergency. The significant concentration of complaints in early 2022 regarding various systems (floors, walls, plumbing, and general maintenance) indicates that this period represented a notable cluster of maintenance challenges for the building.