2232 East 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223

2232 East 7th Street is a 2-story, 4-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Kasem Chkifati. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with multiple emergency complaints filed in late 2023 (November 9, 26, and December 7) regarding inadequate heating and hot water conditions.

Although some of these complaints were inspected, access to units was not granted in at least two instances, and one inspection found no violations. More recently, in late 2024, there was a complaint regarding janitorial/superintendent issues that resulted in violations being issued by HPD. The building has also faced challenges with building maintenance, as evidenced by violations issued in late 2023 for smoke detector requirements, carbon monoxide detector notices, gas leak procedures, and debris in common areas, all of which were subsequently certified as corrected.

The property has undergone periodic inspections and has generally maintained compliance with bedbug and rodent control requirements, with no reported infestations or violations in recent years. Historical complaints from 2018 regarding illegal commercial use and a 2023 complaint about an illegal conversion were both investigated, though access was not granted during the latter inspection. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with common area upkeep and heating system reliability, though recent bedbug and rodent inspections indicate successful pest management practices.