216 North 8th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

The three-story tenement building at 216 North 8th Street in Williamsburg, owned by Bill Lika, has experienced a series of significant maintenance issues over the past two years. Most notably, there was a recent cluster of plumbing-related problems in July 2024, including complaints about unsanitary sewage conditions and sink issues, both of which were resolved within two days. Throughout early 2024, the building faced multiple heat and hot water system failures, with residents reporting problems in both individual apartments and the entire building.

Unfortunately, HPD inspectors were unable to access the premises on several occasions during these inspections. The building has also experienced electrical problems, including a power outage in January 2024, and issues with walls requiring attention, as evidenced by multiple paint/plaster complaints in December 2023. During this same period, there were reports of mold issues, a slow water leak, and structural concerns documented under a building vibration complaint in January 2024, which resulted in an Oath violation being served.

The building's age (constructed in 1910) is consistent with the Old Law Tenement classification, and the property has been subject to various maintenance challenges typical of its vintage. While many of the reported issues have been addressed and closed by HPD, the recurring nature of certain problems, particularly those affecting basic services like heat and water, suggests ongoing infrastructure concerns. The most recent service requests in July 2024 were promptly addressed, though these followed a pattern of similar plumbing-related issues in the past year. The building's documented history shows a mix of emergency and non-emergency complaints, with the majority being resolved within reasonable timeframes, though some required multiple complaints to achieve access and inspection.