826 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

The 8-unit, 4-story residential building at 826 Washington Avenue in Prospect Heights, owned by Jabar Young, has experienced several maintenance and health issues in recent years. Most notably, in 2023-2025, there were multiple complaints regarding various building systems and infrastructure, including electrical outlets, doors, flooring, ventilation systems, and general maintenance issues, though many of these complaints could not be inspected due to access issues.

The building has had persistent pest control challenges, with a particularly concerning dual infestation of rodents and roaches reported in November 2023 in apartment 3B. Historical records show previous bedbug infestations in 2020-2021 and documentation from 2024-2025 indicates generally improved pest management, with zero reported infestations in the last three bedbug reports. The building has several outstanding maintenance concerns, including open violations from December 2023 regarding a broken entrance wooden door and loose stairs in the front areaway, though many recent service requests have been closed without resolution.

The property has maintained compliance with rodent inspections since 2019, passing all recent inspections from 2019-2025, including the most recent July 2025 inspection. Of note, a violation related to the failure to file a 2019 low-pressure inspection was issued in 2023 and dismissed in early 2024. While the building has shown improvements in some areas, the recent pattern of uninspected complaints and ongoing maintenance issues suggests continued challenges in building upkeep and communication.