1203 8th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The four-story, eight-unit tenement building at 1203 8th Avenue in South Slope, owned by Daisy Valle and constructed in 1901, has experienced several notable maintenance and safety issues over recent years, with the most recent concerns primarily focused on building infrastructure and safety compliance. Most recently, in July 2024, there were violations related to flooring issues in the building, and an inspection in August 2024 revealed a violation regarding a non-self-closing entrance door. The building has active violations regarding the failure to complete required low-pressure inspections from 2018-2023, totaling at least six outstanding violations as of July 2025.

In late 2023, there was a period of pest-related issues documented through multiple service requests and violations, though a subsequent inspection in 2024 showed no current rodent problems. The property has documented multiple heat and hot water complaints, with three separate incidents between September and October 2021, though inspections revealed varying access issues. Infrastructure concerns have been persistent, including multiple violations related to doors, windows, and flooring, particularly in late 2021 when violations were issued for issues in the public hall and specific apartments.

Emergency violations were issued in 2021 regarding fire escape maintenance and various door-related problems. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of ongoing compliance challenges, particularly with safety-related inspections and repairs, though there have been periods of compliance as indicated by some closed violations. Noteworthy historical issues include concerns about an unstable steel ladder structure in the rear yard documented in 2021, which resulted in significant fines, though there have been indications that these issues were addressed through subsequent inspections.