501 8th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215
The three-unit, three-story building at 501 8th Street in Park Slope, owned by Thomas Foley and built in 1920, has a concerning history of pest and maintenance issues over the past several years. Most notably, the property has experienced persistent rodent infestations, with rat activity documented in 2024 (September and October), multiple inspections in 2023 showing similar findings, and documented rodent activity from 2018 through 2020. The building currently has open violations regarding the failure to file annual bedbug reports (2022-2024) and previously had violations related to unapproved electrical equipment and wiring (2020-2022), though these were resolved with a $4,000 penalty.
The property has a documented history of various maintenance issues impacting resident comfort and safety. In 2018, there were multiple violations related to unsanitary conditions, including problems with garbage storage, pests, and mold, particularly affecting Apartment 2. This apartment also had issues with ceiling plaster, window guards, and various repairs needed according to HPD inspections.
Water-related problems have been a recurring theme, with complaints about heavy and slow leaks in 2018 and 2021 respectively. The most recent 311 complaint in March 2025 involved a day care facility issue, though there are no available details on this matter. The building's maintenance record shows some improvements, as many of the historical violations from 2018-2019 have been closed, but the persistent rodent issues and open violations regarding bedbug reporting requirements raise ongoing concerns about the building's maintenance practices and pest control efforts.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 3 |
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Year built | 1920 |
Total area | 3920 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HEREAFTER CONVERTED CLASS A |

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- 714 8th Ave, New York, NY 11215
- 716 8th Ave, New York, NY 11215
- 718 8th Ave, New York, NY 11215
- 720 8th Ave, New York, NY 11215
- 722 8th Ave, New York, NY 11215
- 501 8th St, New York, NY 11215
- 501 Garage 8th St, New York, NY 11215
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