1362 West 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11204

The 9-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building at 1362 West 7th Street in Bensonhurst, built in 1928 and currently owned by Allan Issman, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years. The most significant and recent problems involve the intercom system, with multiple complaints and an open housing violation from September 2024 regarding a broken or defective intercom system in apartment 7. The building has also faced recurring issues with doors and windows, particularly in apartment 7, where there are open violations regarding window spring balances and door conditions as of September 2024.

The property has seen numerous 311 service requests between July 2024 and April 2025, particularly concerning door/window issues, intercom problems, and flooring concerns, though many of these inspections were either incomplete or resulted in no violations. Historical maintenance records show some earlier concerns, including a 2019 violation regarding improper combustible storage in the boiler room, which was resolved with a penalty. Notably, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations over the past seven years, with all annual reports showing zero infested or re-infested units.

A rodent inspection in 2017 also passed without issues. The property has experienced occasional communication difficulties with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, as evidenced by multiple inspections wherein HPD was unable to complete their evaluations, though some violations have been addressed and certified as corrected. The building's age and the frequency of maintenance-related complaints, particularly regarding basic systems like intercoms and windows, suggest ongoing attention is required to maintain the property.