251 8th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The four-story, eight-unit building at 251 8th Street in Park Slope, constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Robert Scibetti, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past few years. The most significant concerns have been related to heating systems, with two emergency complaints filed in 2019 and 2020 regarding lack of heat and hot water throughout the entire building. While both incidents were resolved relatively quickly, they highlight a potential recurring infrastructure concern.

The building has also faced rodent-related challenges, with complaints filed in June 2020 (currently in progress) and December 2019 (which resulted in violations and required follow-up inspections). Despite these issues, recent records show consistent compliance with bedbug management requirements, with no reported infestations in the past four reporting periods from 2021 to 2024. The property has several outstanding Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2018-2019 that require attention: these include the need to properly post notices regarding the availability of the agency's housing information guide in both English and Spanish, and to maintain proper gas leak emergency procedures notifications in common areas.

However, it's worth noting that between 2019 and 2023, the building has passed multiple rodent inspections, showing some improvement in pest management, despite the recent 311 rodent complaint. The building's documented history shows a pattern of addressing issues promptly when they are reported, though the persistence of some problems suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The most recent bedbug reports from 2022-2024 indicate successful management of this particular pest concern, with no units requiring eradication or re-infestation treatment during this period.