7201 18th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11204

The three-story, five-unit New Law tenement building at 7201 18th Avenue in Bensonhurst, owned by Frank Gournelos, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent months. During December 2024 alone, there were multiple emergency complaints and violations, including problems with window frames, mold, and heat/hot water systems, though inspections by HPD generally determined these issues did not violate housing laws.

Notably, an inspection on December 21, 2024, revealed three significant safety violations in apartment 3C, including defective self-closing doors, and non-functional smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, though these were certified for correction by December 30, 2024. The building has maintained a clean bedbug record, with no reported infestations or eradications in the past five years, as evidenced by regular annual filings showing zero affected units between 2019 and 2024.

Prior to the recent issues, the building had a documented rodent/insect/garbage complaint in 2021, which was addressed and closed. While the recent cluster of complaints in December 2024 suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, it's worth noting that these issues were promptly reported and investigated by housing authorities. The property's age (constructed in 1931) and current building class designation as a New Law tenement are consistent with its historical status, though the recent violations regarding safety systems indicate some infrastructure maintenance concerns that required attention at the end of 2024.