1601 West 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223

1601 West 7th Street is a 27-unit, four-story New Law Tenement building in Gravesend, constructed in 1928 and currently owned by Benjamin Farbenblum. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water throughout the past several years, with numerous emergency complaints filed between 2021 and 2024, particularly during the winter months. Most recently, there were heat/hot water complaints in both January and July 2024, with the July incident noted as an electric power outage.

While all these complaints have been resolved, they indicate an ongoing maintenance pattern. The building underwent a significant inspection in September 2024, resulting in multiple violations, including loose handrails, defective marble treads, and issues with emergency egress from fire escapes. These violations were certified as corrected between October and November 2024.

The building has maintained a good record in terms of pest control, with no reported bedbug infestations in the past five years (2019-2024) according to the mandatory reporting system. The property passed its most recent rodent inspection in August 2017, though this may require verification as rodent inspection frequency can vary. Notably, approximately 70% of the heat/hot water complaints between 2022-2024 occurred during the winter months, suggesting seasonal system challenges. The building's most recent violations primarily relate to safety and security aspects, including problems with the front entrance door and fire escape access, which while serious in nature, were addressed relatively promptly once identified.