1419 8th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The 15-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building at 1419 8th Avenue in South Slope, owned by Zachary Kadden and constructed in 1909, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over recent years, particularly concerning heat and rodent control. Since January 2025, there have been multiple heating-related complaints, with at least three emergency heat/hot water service requests recorded in 2025-2024, some of which were not accessible for inspection or had unresolved issues according to tenant reports.

The building has also faced persistent rodent problems, with the most recent inspections in 2025 showing rat activity, and several violations noted by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) requiring follow-up inspections. Regular rodent inspections and bait applications have occurred throughout 2024-2025, indicating ongoing pest management efforts. The property has a documented history of mold issues, with sanitation complaints filed in 2019 and 2023, though HPD inspections did not result in violations being issued for the latter.

In 2018, violations were documented for uncaped steam pipes and free-standing radiators in the first-floor public hall, which were subsequently certified as corrected. Notably, the building has maintained a clean record for bedbugs in recent years, with no infestations or related issues reported in the past five annual filings from 2020 through 2024. While the building has experienced various maintenance challenges, the housing maintenance code violations from 2018 were resolved, and the property has shown some responsiveness to pest control measures, as evidenced by the regular rodent inspections and baiting efforts throughout recent years.