425 7th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The three-story mixed-use building at 425 7th Avenue in South Slope, owned by Abdel Ghuneim, has experienced several significant issues over recent years, most notably concerning heat and rodent problems. In early 2025, there was a heat and hot water complaint that resulted in violations, following a pattern of heating issues with a similar complaint in 2020 that affected the entire building.

The property has faced recurring rodent problems, with multiple complaints in 2024 alone, and an ongoing investigation as of June 2024 that confirmed rat activity. There are also two active violations from 2020 regarding boiler safety equipment that remain unresolved, though these are marked with a $0 balance due. The building's history includes various regulatory infractions, including construction-related issues in October 2022 that resulted in several violations, particularly concerning an unauthorized extension and improper exit access related to a first-floor commercial laundry facility.

Between 2020 and 2023, the property underwent inspections that showed compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, consistently reporting zero infested units, though violations related to bedbug reporting were noted in 2021 and 2023. The Department of Buildings records indicate multiple resolved violations over the years, including some from 2020 related to boiler operation and construction work without permits. While the building has had its share of maintenance issues, the violation history shows that many problems have been addressed, though some, particularly regarding heating systems and the boiler safety equipment, suggest ongoing infrastructure challenges.