181 7th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The four-story, six-unit tenement building at 181 7th Avenue in Park Slope, owned by Maria Zefferino, has experienced recurring heating system issues over the past few years. Most recently, in February 2025 and December 2024, there were complaints about heat and hot water outages affecting the entire building, which were only temporarily resolved before the inspections could be properly conducted.

This pattern mirrors an earlier similar incident in January 2021, suggesting persistent problems with the building's heating infrastructure. The building has also faced significant rodent-related challenges, with documented rat activity during inspections in 2022 and 2023, and multiple complaints filed with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) between 2021-2024 regarding food establishment issues, including concerns about rodents, insects, and garbage.

Remarkably, the building has maintained a clear record regarding bedbug infestations, with all ten reports between 2020 and 2024 showing zero affected units, indicating effective management of this particular pest issue. While the property has faced various health department inspections related to food establishment concerns, particularly in 2024, these were primarily focused on external establishments rather than the residential units. The recurring heating problems, particularly given their classification as emergencies, and the rodent activity documented through multiple inspections represent the most significant challenges facing this building from a maintenance and resident comfort perspective.