198 8th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The four-story, 10-unit building at 198 8th Avenue in Park Slope, owned by Louis Barricelli, was constructed in 1899 and has undergone several significant events affecting resident conditions. Most notably, the building has multiple open violations related to bedbug reporting requirements across 2021-2024. A substantial cluster of maintenance issues emerged in August 2020, including violations related to door/window problems, ceiling/wall paint issues, and various infrastructure concerns.

Specifically, violations were documented for a roof leak above the fourth-story public hall, damaged fire retardant materials in ceilings on the third and fourth stories, missing wood balusters in the second-story public hall, and sprinkler system deficiencies in the cellar. Additional inspections during this period revealed problems requiring attention, such as an emergency heat/hot water issue in March 2020, though most subsequent inspections from August 2020 showed either no violations or that the Department of Housing Preservation and Development had closed the complaints without finding specific violations in several categories, including plumbing, electric wiring, and garbage storage. The building's maintenance history also reveals ongoing attention to various systems and infrastructure, with the most recent violations from 2020 showing a mix of Class A and B designations.

While some violations have been addressed over time, multiple open violations remain as of the latest inspection data from 2024. These include requirements to file annual bedbug reports and several maintenance issues related to fire safety systems, water damage, and general building maintenance. The building is classified as "HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS A," indicating its current status as a regulated multiple dwelling despite its historical conversion.