819 8th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The 6-unit, 4-story tenement building at 819 8th Avenue in Park Slope, built in 1911 and currently owned by 819 Owner LLC, has experienced several persistent maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been multiple reports of mold problems in 2025 (with complaints in April and March), and recurring heat and hot water issues at the beginning of 2025, with violations issued after inspections.

The building has documented violations for various maintenance issues, including doorway and window problems, paint/plaster concerns, and an accumulation of garbage, particularly in a notable 2024 inspection that revealed multiple violations requiring attention. Recent rodent activity has been consistently noted in inspections throughout 2023 and 2024, with the most recent inspections in late 2024 confirming rat activity.

The building's maintenance history shows some efforts to address these issues, with multiple permits issued between 2019 and 2021 for various repairs, including plumbing and electrical work. While there have been no bedbug infestations reported in recent years (with annual filings showing zero infested units since 2019), the ongoing maintenance issues, particularly regarding mold, heating systems, and rodent problems, suggest persistent challenges with building upkeep. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) has documented violations that require correction, and while some violations have been closed, there are still ongoing concerns, as evidenced by recent tenant complaints and enforcement actions.