816 Belmont Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

816 Belmont Avenue is a 3-story, 12-unit residential building constructed in 1925, currently owned by Shulem Berger in East New York. The property has experienced numerous maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant cluster of complaints emerging in April 2025. During this period, the building faced multiple violations related to unsanitary conditions, including mold, pests, water leaks (described as heavy flow), and flooring problems. Indoor air quality concerns focusing on ventilation were also documented in April 2025, with one complaint resulting in an advisory to the owner and another being inactivated due to inability to schedule an inspection.

The building's history shows persistent maintenance challenges, with open violations from a December 2024 inspection of Apartment 3, including issues with mold, water leaks, lead paint concerns, and various interior repairs needed. The property has a documented pattern of rodent activity, with inspections showing consistent rat presence from 2018 through 2024, though recent bedbug reports (2024-2025) indicate no active infestations in the building. Two significant complaints from 2021-2022, regarding building shaking and illegal conversion, were closed with no violations found upon inspection. More recently, a violation was issued in September 2024 regarding failure to file the 2023 external low pressure inspection.

While the building has undergone some inspections and received various advisories and violations, it's important to note that the Housing Maintenance Code provides owners with time to address violations, and the listed resolutions indicate that inspections were conducted for most complaints. The property's maintenance record shows a combination of open violations and closed complaints, with specific recurring issues related to water damage, mold, and structural concerns. Recent complaints have primarily focused on air quality, plumbing issues, and interior maintenance needs. While the building's history includes periods of active pest management (as evidenced by multiple rodent inspection reports), recent bedbug reports suggest improved conditions in this regard. The 2024 violations related to lead paint hazards and various interior repair needs in Apartment 3 indicate ongoing maintenance challenges affecting resident living conditions.