400 8th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The four-story, eight-unit tenement building at 400 8th Street in Park Slope, owned by George Cora, has a concerning record of pest-related issues spanning several years. Most recently, in July 2024, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) documented unsanitary pigeon conditions at the property, with violations requiring follow-up inspections.

Earlier, between February 2023 and April 2024, multiple rodent-related complaints were filed, all resulting in violations, with two specific rat sightings recorded in February 2023. The building currently has four open class A Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2021 through 2024, all concerning the failure to file required annual bedbug reports as per HPD rules.

The building's history reveals a persistent rat infestation issue, with inspections showing rat activity in multiple years, most recently in July and August 2024. This pattern dates back to 2016, when multiple bait applications occurred in the fall of that year, suggesting ongoing attempts at rodent control. The property's maintenance records indicate a troubling combination of pest management challenges, with both rats and pigeons presenting documented concerns that require ongoing attention, though the building's age and classification as an "OLD LAW TENEMENT" are consistent with its 1929 construction date.