826 Marcy Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

826 Marcy Avenue is a historic three-story, six-unit old law tenement building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, constructed in 1899 and currently owned by Stephen Harry. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past several years, with particular emphasis on plumbing and sanitation problems. Most recently, in 2023, there were complaints regarding flooring issues that inspectors were unable to access, and violations were found in December 2022 related to plumbing (basin/sink), heating (hot water), and unsanitary conditions (pests).

The building has active violations for failure to file annual boiler inspection reports since 2018, with a current penalty of $3,125.00, and there are multiple open violations from 2022-2023 regarding various building maintenance issues such as window guards, carbon monoxide detectors, and building security features. The property has a documented history of rodent activity, with inspections showing both rat activity and periods of compliance between 2022 and 2025. Bedbug reporting requirements have been met as of October 2024, showing no infestations during the reporting period.

Past construction work in 2018-2019 raised multiple concerns, including work contrary to stop work orders and unauthorized construction modifications, though these violations were ultimately dismissed or resolved. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with basic systems such as heating, water supply, and building security. While there have been numerous violations and complaints over the years, many have been addressed through repairs and inspections, though several active violations remain as of 2023-2024, particularly regarding boiler inspections and building safety features.