268 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The three-story, three-unit building at 268 7th Street in Park Slope, owned by George Lau, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety events over recent years. Most notably, in late 2023 through early 2024, there were safety-related concerns regarding the fire escape, though inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development found no violations.

The building currently has two violations related to the front entrance door security system: an open Class C violation for an illegal electromagnetic locking device, and a closed Class B violation for requiring a heavy-duty lock installation. The property has maintained a good record regarding pest control, with bedbug reports from 2021 through 2025 showing zero infested or re-infested units, and successful rodent inspections in 2018 and 2019. From a historical perspective, the building has undergone various work in recent years, with multiple permits issued between 2018 and 2020 for plumbing, electrical, and construction-related work.

There were several Department of Buildings complaints in 2019 regarding construction-related issues, including one that resulted in a stop work order, though these were subsequently dismissed upon inspection. The property has consistently filed its annual bedbug reports as required by HPD regulations since 2021, showing ongoing compliance with pest management requirements. Recent housing maintenance inspections in March 2024 resulted in the certification of new security-related violations, indicating that while the building has generally maintained good safety standards, there are currently unresolved issues with the front entrance security system that require attention.