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179A 8th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

1
DOB Complaints
0
311 Housing Calls
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Housing Violations
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Permits

Risk Assessment

97
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 97% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 179A 8th Street

179A 8th Street is a 4-story, 8-unit old law tenement building located in Gowanus and owned by Jack Cheng. The building has undergone several significant events since 2020, most notably between October and December 2020 when multiple violations were recorded regarding illegal alterations and safety violations. These violations included the unauthorized creation of a duplex apartment with partitions, electrical work, and plumbing installations in the first floor and cellar levels, as well as serious safety concerns related to the building's fire safety systems including missing sprinklers and fire alarms.

The building's occupancy was also found to exceed legally approved limits, with unauthorized conversion to accommodate additional SRO units. These violations resulted in substantial penalties totaling $6,250, though records indicate they were ultimately resolved. More recent history shows that the building has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with the most recent report filed in May 2025 showing zero infested or eradicated units between November 2023 and October 2024.

The building's owner has faced periodic issues with filing required bedbug reports, receiving Class A violations in 2022, 2023, and most recently in April 2024, though these violations were subsequently closed. A complaint regarding illegal hotel rooms in the building was filed in September 2020, which was investigated in October 2020 and resulted in a violation being served. The building's permit history shows at least one permit issued in October 2020, though the specific work authorized by this permit is not detailed in the available records.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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179A 8th Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Gowanus.

Building Characteristics

Total units 8
Year built 1931
Total area 5200 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

1
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
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Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
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311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
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Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
8
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
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Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
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Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
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Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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179A 8th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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Landlord Portfolio

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Landlord Court Records

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179A 8th Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Not registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 179A 8th Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 179A 8th Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-04-03ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.None
2023-03-20ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.None
2022-02-18ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.None
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 179A 8th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 179A 8th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
37681302020-09-08CLOSEDIllegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings2020-10-19Oath Violation Served (2020-10-19)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 179A 8th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2021-01-20V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 903988962021-02-26
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 179A 8th Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 179A 8th Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2025-05-030002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-04-170002022-11-012023-10-31
2024-04-170002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-04-160002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-03-090002020-11-012021-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 179A 8th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 179A 8th Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

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Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 179A 8th Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 179A 8th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2020-10-1935489139Z179A JC COIN REALTY LLCWRK W/O PERMIT.NOTED:AT 1ST FL AND CELLAR LEVELS FULL HEIGHT PARTITIONS ERECTED CREATING DUPLEX APT.INSTALLED ELECTRICAL WIRING FOR OUTLETS,WATER AND WASTE LIENS FOR 3PIECE BATHROOM,KITCHEN AND SINK.AT REAR YARRESOLVE1250.00.0
2020-10-1935489137P179A JC COIN REALTY LLCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER.LACK OF A SYYSTEM OFAUOTMATIC SPRINKLER WHERE IS REQUIRED AS PER BC903.2 AND 27-954 FOR SRO UNITS AT APT#1L.REM:DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY.RESOLVE0.00.0
2020-10-1935489138R179A JC COIN REALTY LLCPROVISION OF LAW:BC907.2.8.FAILURE TO PROVIDE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM FOR SRO UNITS AT APT 1L.CLASS'J'.REM:DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY.RESOLVE0.00.0
2020-10-1935489136N179A JC COIN REALTY LLCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER.LACK OF REQUIRED NUMBER OF MEANS OF EGRESS FOR EVERY FL PER BC1018.1(2008 C0DE);27-366,BC10211(2014 CODE)FOR SRO UNITS AT APT 1L.REM:DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL OCCUPANRESOLVE0.00.0
2020-10-1935489134J179A JC COIN REALTY LLCDWELLING CONVERTED,MAINTAINED OR OCCUPIED WITH 3 OR MORE ADDITIONAL DWELLING UNIS.BLDG DEPT RECORDS INDICATE PREMISES BE THE LEGALLY APPROVED AS A CLASS 'A' MULTIPLE DWELLING.NOTED:AT APT 1L HAS BEEN CONVERTEDRESOLVE2500.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 179A 8th Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 179A 8th Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 179A 8th Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 179A 8th Street. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 179A 8th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 179A 8th Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 179A 8th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 179A 8th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 179A 8th Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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