1521 8th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215
The 5-unit, 3-story Old Law Tenement building at 1521 8th Avenue in South Slope, built in 1920 and owned by Robert Jones, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past few years. Most notably, there is an ongoing concern regarding bedbug reporting compliance, with open violations dating back to 2021 through 2024 under Housing Maintenance Code § HMC requiring annual bedbug report filings with HPD.
The building has also faced persistent rodent issues, with confirmed rat activity documented during inspections in 2024, and failed rodent inspections in 2022. A plumbing complaint regarding a basin/sink issue was filed in December 2024, though an HPD inspector was unable to gain access for inspection in April 2025. The property has also experienced challenges with illegal conversion allegations, with an inspection in September 2024 showing access denial during the first attempt.
Additional documented issues include sanitation concerns, with a pigeon waste violation recorded by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in July 2022. The building's management has recently dealt with a sidewalk shed/scaffold inspection in May 2025 that showed no violations at the time of inspection. While some of these issues have been addressed through inspections and corrective actions, several violations remain open as of the most recent records, including the bedbug reporting requirement and rodent compliance issues, indicating ongoing maintenance and regulatory compliance challenges.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 5 |
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Year built | 1920 |
Total area | 6496 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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- 1521 8th Ave, New York, NY 11215
- 403 16th St, New York, NY 11215
- 405 16th St, New York, NY 11215
- 407 16th St, New York, NY 11215
- 409a 16th St, New York, NY 11215
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