7402 13th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11228

The 4-story, 6-unit building at 7402 13th Avenue in Dyker Heights, owned by Robert Littera, was constructed in 1927 as a New Law Tenement. In late 2023, the building experienced several maintenance issues, with multiple complaints regarding water leaks, fire escape safety, and interior damage (including problems with walls, ceilings, and door frames), though no violations were ultimately issued for these issues. The building's most significant recent concerns have been concentrated in apartment 3F, where multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations were documented in December 2023, including problems with carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, window guards, and an infestation of mice and roaches, along with various repairs needed for kitchen cabinets, window frames, and bathroom tiles.

The property has a history of building-wide emergency issues, including a 2020 incident involving loss of heat and hot water that was reportedly resolved within one day. Recently, there were several Department of Buildings violations related to suspended scaffolding during facade work in early 2024, resulting in penalties totaling $6,840. However, these were subsequently resolved.

The building has demonstrated compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing no infestations in the past three years (2021-2024). Regular rodent inspections in October 2023 and April 2017 both passed, indicating no significant pest control issues. The building's recent history shows ongoing maintenance and safety improvements being addressed, particularly focusing on compliance with current safety standards and building codes, though there have been several notable health and safety concerns requiring attention.