214 East 8th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218

214 East 8th Street is a 6-story, 91-unit residential building in Kensington, constructed in 1960 and currently owned by 222 E 8 St LLC. The building has experienced several significant issues in recent years, particularly a major 3-alarm fire in November 2022 that caused extensive damage, requiring emergency repairs to address multiple large roof openings and interior damage. More recently, the building has faced persistent pest control challenges, with multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions related to pests recorded between August and December 2024.

The most recent inspection in December 2024 identified ongoing issues including a mouse infestation in Basement Apartment 1B, and defects with self-closing doors in the basement. Additional concerns have emerged regarding building maintenance and safety systems. In October 2023, multiple violations were issued for Apartment 6D, including issues with damaged plaster surfaces, mechanical ventilation system, and missing safety detectors.

The building's elevator system has required attention, with complaints about single device service failure recorded in 2020, 2021, and most recently in 2023, though inspections generally found no violations. Fire safety compliance was addressed in December 2024, with violations issued for defective fire egress features in Basement Apartment 1B, though previous fire safety violations from 2022-2023 were ultimately dismissed during the resolution process. While the building has experienced periodic bedbug infestations in past years, recent reports from 2022-2024 indicate successful eradication efforts, with no current infestations reported.