2097 East 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223

The 5-unit, 3-story building at 2097 East 7th Street in Sheepshead Bay, owned by Aizak Sakal, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years, particularly in the current year 2025. The property has recurring heat and hot water problems, with multiple complaints reported in late 2023 and early 2024, suggesting persistent HVAC system challenges. More recently, in 2025, the building faced serious sanitary concerns, including multiple pest infestations, mold issues, and maintenance problems affecting the living conditions. Notably, there are open violations as of late 2024 concerning water leaks, plaster damage, and pest infestations in Apartment 3F, which include a Class C violation related to a roach infestation.

The building also has several open violations from late 2023 and 2024 regarding security features, such as the need to remove an illegal double cylinder key-operated locking device at the building entrance and issues with self-closing doors. A cluster of complaints and violations were documented in the fall of 2023, including water leaks (both heavy flow and slow leaks), paint/plaster concerns, and a series of pest-related issues. While some of these earlier complaints were resolved with inspections showing no violations, the pattern of multiple complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The building, constructed in 1931, appears to be facing significant infrastructure and maintenance issues, with the most pressing concerns centering around ventilation, water systems, and pest control.

The accumulation of open violations and recent service requests indicates potential ongoing challenges with building maintenance and resident comfort. The building's history shows a pattern of moisture-related issues, with multiple complaints and violations regarding water leaks, both in 2023 and through 2024. Additionally, there are concerning patterns of pest-related complaints, with multiple reports of both insect infestations and sanitary conditions being logged. The presence of both Class B and C violations suggests varying levels of severity in the maintenance issues, with Class C violations representing more serious concerns requiring prompt attention. The building's reported issues span multiple years, from 2023 through 2025, indicating that while some problems have been addressed, new issues continue to emerge, particularly regarding building systems and structural maintenance.