8 Vernon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206

The 16-unit, 4-story tenement building at 8 Vernon Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Jason Easton, has experienced numerous maintenance issues in recent months, with particular concerns regarding building systems and safety compliance. Most notably, there have been multiple water-related problems, including both heavy flow and slow leaks in April 2025, as well as former issues with a bathtub/shower (from January 2025). The building has also faced significant heating system challenges, with complaints about lack of heat and hot water in February 2025 affecting both individual apartments and the entire building.

Several safety violations have been documented, including issues with carbon monoxide detectors, window guards, and window frames. A concerning pattern of rodent activity has emerged, with inspections in May and July 2025 confirming rat activity, following multiple bait applications throughout 2024. The property has recently received violations from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene regarding rodent signs and smoking in prohibited areas.

The building's inspection history from December 2024 reveals multiple violations requiring attention, including missing safety notices, operational deficiencies with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and fire escape concerns specifically affecting Apartment 4A. While the building has maintained a record of no bedbug infestations over the past four reporting periods (2021-2023), the persistent maintenance and safety issues suggest ongoing challenges with building systems and infrastructure. Recent inspections have continued to show rodent activity, despite some initial "passed" inspections earlier in 2024. The property has received citations for various code violations, though many have been resolved through appropriate inspections, and the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) has conducted multiple inspections resulting in issued violations that the owner is required to address within specified timeframes.