515 East 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218

The 6-story, 123-unit residential building at 515 East 7th Street in Kensington, owned by Gregory Delanoy, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past two years, with the most pressing concerns relating to heat and water infrastructure. Between October 2023 and December 2023, the building experienced multiple heat and hot water outages affecting both individual apartments and entire building systems, though reports indicated some restoration of services during HPD responses.

In early 2024, numerous housing complaints were filed regarding various maintenance issues, including plumbing problems with radiators, sanitary concerns involving pests, and multiple instances of paint/plaster damage to walls and ceilings, resulting in several violations being issued. Notably, as of March 2024, Apartment 7W has several open violations including defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, as well as issues with pest infestation and various repair needs involving plaster surfaces and flooring. The building has some concerning active violations and ECB penalties from 2022 relating to exterior maintenance, including failure to file required cycle reports and complaints about the building facade and appurtenances.

The property has been under scrutiny for its facade maintenance requirements, with violations filed regarding the building's exterior condition and a penalty of $1,250 imposed for failing to submit an acceptable critical examination report. Despite these issues, the building's bedbug reporting history from 2020 through 2024 shows no documented infestations, and the most recent rodent inspection in June 2024 resulted in a passed inspection. The building's history indicates long-standing maintenance challenges, with violations dating back several years, including several active DOB violations from 2020-2021 that remain unresolved as of the most recent data update.