435 7th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The four-story, 14-unit Old Law Tenement building at 435 7th Avenue in South Slope, owned by Evan Blum, has a structured maintenance and violation history dating back to its 1894 construction. Most recently, between May and July 2025, there was an incident involving food contamination that required Department of Health intervention. The building has experienced recurring food establishment-related issues, with documented complaints about food protection (2022-2024), and rodent/insect/garbage problems (2020-2024).

A significant safety concern emerged in 2019 when the FDNY reported a missing 2nd-floor air conditioner unit that obstructed fire escape egress, which was resolved by August 2022. The Department of Buildings has conducted multiple inspections, including four vent/exhaust-related complaints in 2022 that found no violations, and two concerning work without permits in 2024 and 2022 that also resulted in no violations. The building's infrastructure underwent scrutiny in late 2019, revealing two Environmental Control Board violations related to fire safety and unauthorized renovations in the cellar laundry room, though these were resolved with no penalties.

There were also multiple complaints about door/window issues in 2021. Notably, the property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with all eight consecutive annual reports from 2018 through 2024 showing zero infestations, eradications, or re-infestations. While various violations and complaints have been logged over the years, most were either quickly resolved, dismissed, or found to have no warrant for violation upon inspection. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing attention to infrastructure and safety systems, with the most pressing recent issues relating to food service and fire safety system compliance.