507 8th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The 4-story, 5-unit apartment building at 507 8th Avenue in Park Slope, owned by Alex Kaskel and built in 1910, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over recent years, particularly related to heating and water systems. The building faced multiple heat and hot water complaints in 2022 (March-April) affecting the entire building, resulting in violations from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). More recent concerns emerged in June 2024 with emergency complaints regarding heat/hot water and multiple door/window issues, though these were closed within weeks.

The property has also had persistent plumbing issues, with multiple water supply complaints in late 2022 and 2024, and safety concerns including fire escape problems and insufficient smoke detectors reported in 2022. Recent inspections and violations from 2023-2024 indicate ongoing compliance issues, including problems with building entrance security and self-closing doors. However, a February 2023 tenant safety inspection found no violations.

The building's maintenance history shows regular bedbug reporting compliance from 2020-2024, with no infestations reported in the past three filing periods. While the building has had various violations and complaints over the years, most recent issues appear to be being addressed promptly, with many violations being certified as corrected by mid-2024. The building has also undergone multiple inspections in response to complaints about illegal after-hours work and construction-related issues in 2022, though no violations were found in those cases.