159 South 8th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

The 6-story, 12-unit residential building at 159 South 8th Street in Williamsburg, owned by Simon Eisenfeld and completed in 2004, has experienced recurring maintenance and health-related issues over recent years. Most notably, there has been a persistent rodent problem, with the most recent complaints in October 2023 leading to inspections that confirmed rat activity in 2024. The building has also faced several heat and hot water-related complaints, including a June 2023 incident where inspectors could not gain apartment access to verify the problem.

Significant building safety concerns have been documented, particularly regarding elevator service, with violations in 2020 related to the sole elevator and door monitoring systems, resulting in a $1,250 penalty. Multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations have been recorded, including defective fire doors and self-closing doors requiring repairs between 2019-2024, though most have been subsequently closed. The building's maintenance history shows regular bedbug reporting compliance from 2019-2024, with no infestations or eradication efforts required during these periods.

Recent inspections in 2024 (February and November) confirmed the presence of rat activity, while earlier inspections between 2016-2018 had shown varying results, including instances of bait application. While the building has passed some inspections and resolved various violations, the recurring nature of recent rodent complaints and elevator service issues suggests ongoing operational challenges. The property has maintained regular compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, demonstrating attention to this particular health concern.