18 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The 4-story residential building at 18 Clarkson Avenue in Flatbush, owned by David Cihelna, has experienced several notable events since 2019. Between 2019 and 2023, there were multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations related to bedbug reporting requirements, though the most recent bedbug reports from 2023-2025 show zero infested or eradicated units, indicating successful compliance with this requirement. The building underwent several construction-related inspections between 2019-2020, including multiple Stop Work Orders and construction safety compliance checks, with most complaints being unsubstantiated or resulting in fully rescinded orders.

A rat activity inspection was conducted in September 2019, followed by a compliance inspection in November 2019 that passed. The building has an active record of permit issuances between 2019 and 2021, with various types of work permitted including plumbing and alteration work. A significant Department of Buildings violation was recorded in September 2019 for failure to certify correction on an immediately hazardous violation, which was dismissed in March 2021 after payment was made.

During 2020, the building was subject to various complaints related to COVID-19 compliance and training, with inspections showing no violations at the time. More recent inspections and filings, including rodent inspections, have shown improved conditions, with no current violations on record as of the latest available data. This overview covers significant events and violations on record for the building up to October 2023, noting improvements in recent years, particularly regarding pest control compliance and successful resolution of previously existing violations.