2041 East 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223

The four-story, 20-unit tenement building at 2041 East 7th Street in Sheepshead Bay, owned by Joseph Cohenarazi, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in 2025, most notably involving water supply problems and heating systems. Between March and May 2025, there were multiple complaints about heat and hot water outages affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, with some inspections being unable to access affected units. More recently, from May 2025, there have been several complaints regarding water supply issues and heavy water leaks, with some inspections not being completed successfully.

The building has also faced challenges with building systems maintenance, evidenced by an April 2025 complaint about unsanitary garbage storage conditions, though investigations found no violations. The property has a documented history of violations and maintenance issues that were addressed over time. A December 2024 inspection revealed multiple violations in Apartment D1, including concerns about a missing smoke detector, defective radiator, lead paint hazards, and excessively hot water.

The building-wide issues identified in 2024 included problems with vestibule door hardware, fire retardant plaster in public areas, and accumulation of refuse in the first-story hall. While there were two complaints in 2024 regarding building shaking and possible structural stability concerns, inspectors were unable to gain access to complete their evaluations. The building has maintained a clean bedbug record since at least 2018, with no reported infestations in the past seven reporting periods. Recent rodent inspections in 2024 showed rat activity was present in September and December, though October's inspection passed, indicating some ongoing pest control challenges.