7401 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209

The three-story, two-unit building at 7401 3rd Avenue in Bay Ridge, owned by Wing Shum and constructed in 1920, has experienced several notable issues over the past few years. In February 2021, the property was the subject of multiple health and safety complaints, including reports of unsanitary conditions and pest problems, though inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene found no violations. This cluster of complaints coincided with a report of building shaking or vibration, which resulted in an Oath Violation being served.

Subsequently, in 2021, two significant violations were issued regarding building maintenance: one involving a corroded and fallen metal cornice at exposure #2 that posed hazards to pedestrians, and another related to failure to comply with a commissioner's order, with penalties totaling $1,875. There was also a violation regarding failure to certify correction of an immediately hazardous violation, though this was later dismissed. More recent history shows improved conditions, with the building's Bedbug Reporting records from 2021 through the current period (2025) showing no reported infestations or related issues.

Additionally, the property has consistently passed rodent inspections since July 2021, following some earlier challenges in 2010 when there was documented rat activity. The most recent bedbug report for the period of November 2024 to October 2025 shows zero infested or eradicated units, indicating effective pest management practices. The building's violation history suggests significant maintenance issues in 2021, but recent records indicate these problems have been resolved, with no new violations recorded in the past two years.