566 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215
The 16-unit, 4-story tenement building at 566 7th Street in Park Slope, owned by Abe Cohen, has been experiencing persistent rodent and sanitation issues throughout 2025, with multiple reports of rat sightings and unsanitary conditions related to garbage storage between January and April 2025. The building, constructed in 1905, currently has several open violations from 2024-2025, including concerns about fire escape ladder safety, fire retardant material in the first-floor bulkhead, and various encumbrances in public hallways across all floors. Multiple inspections between 2023 and 2025 have confirmed ongoing rat activity, and there are active violations regarding the failure to file required external inspections from 2018-2022 for low pressure systems and the 2017 boiler inspection.
Earlier complaints from 2022 about unauthorized after-hours work were investigated, though no violations were found at that time. The building's inspection history shows a consistent pattern of rodent activity, with rat sightings documented in official reports and inspections almost monthly in 2025. While some Housing Maintenance Code complaints related to garbage storage were investigated and found not to violate housing laws, others led to violations being issued, indicating inconsistent compliance with sanitation requirements.
The property has also had issues with storage encumbrances in hallways, and there are several open violations from 2024 regarding maintenance and safety requirements that remain unresolved as of 2025. While there was a bedbug reporting period in 2023 showing no infestations, the ongoing rodent problems suggest continuing pest management challenges. The building's age and history as a "NEW LAW TENEMENT" structure appear to contribute to persistent maintenance and compliance challenges, with multiple violations remaining active for extended periods.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 16 |
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Year built | 1905 |
Total area | 10636 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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