7205 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209

The 6-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building at 7205 3rd Avenue in Bay Ridge, owned by Joe Scanio and constructed in 1931, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring concerns about food safety in and around the building, with multiple Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) complaints from 2022 to 2024 regarding rodents, insects, and foreign objects in food. The building has also faced several Housing Maintenance Code violations, including open violations as of April 2024 regarding bedbug reporting compliance, and a previous infestation issue in December 2019 involving roaches in apartment 2R.

The property has a history of safety-related complaints that warrant attention. In December 2019, there was a violation regarding a rear fence blocking a second means of egress, and earlier violations in 2020 addressed concerns about door and window security, including a broken vestibule lock and non-self-closing doors. The building's fire escape safety was notably questioned in late 2019, with violations for blockage by household items on multiple floors. While recent rodent inspections in 2025 passed, the 2024 inspection noted rat activity, suggesting ongoing pest management challenges.

The building's maintenance history also includes various emergency and non-emergency repair needs documented through 311 and Housing Maintenance Code complaints, particularly in late 2022 regarding flooring and door issues, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify these conditions. The property has demonstrated some compliance with regulations over time, including the resolution of multiple violations related to carbon monoxide detectors, door/window issues, and pest control. Bedbug reporting records from 2021-2023 show no units reported as infested during the filing periods, though violations regarding reporting requirements have been noted. The building's inspection history suggests periodic attention to maintenance and safety requirements, with some violations being resolved while others remain open or were documented through the Environmental Control Board process.