1315 West 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11204

The six-story, 65-unit building at 1315 West 7th Street in Bensonhurst, owned by Moses Eckstein and built in 1928, has experienced numerous maintenance issues in recent years, particularly in 2024-2025. Most notably, there were multiple heat and hot water complaints in early 2025, with residents experiencing system failures in February and December. The building has also faced recurring issues with water leaks, paint and plaster damage, and general maintenance problems, as evidenced by multiple 311 service requests and Housing Maintenance Code violations during this period.

Of particular concern is the active violation from September 2024 regarding rust issues on the fire escape stack at the building front, which remains open as of July 2025. The building's maintenance history includes a series of elevator-related complaints between 2019 and 2023, with violations served regarding single device operation and multiple devices on property. While some issues have been resolved, including past bedbug infestations (three reports between 2021-2024 showed units were eradicated), there are still active violations from 2020-2021 that remain unresolved, including a failure to certify correction on an immediately hazardous ECB violation. Rodent inspections from 2010-2019 show a pattern of activity, with the most recent inspection in 2019 passing the check.

Regular maintenance issues persist, as demonstrated by multiple Housing Maintenance Code Complaints in 2025 involving slow water leaks, paint/plaster problems, and other general maintenance issues. The building has experienced recurring challenges with heat and hot water systems, as evidenced by multiple complaints through 311 and Housing Maintenance Code Complaints. While some violations have been addressed, including various apartment-specific issues such as bathroom repairs and infestation problems, new complaints continue to surface, suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges. The most recent inspections and complaints indicate persistent operational and maintenance issues that require attention, with several violations remaining open or having been only partially addressed as of 2025.