475 East 8th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218

The 7-story, 12-unit residential building at 475 East 8th Street in Kensington, owned by Yaacov Duchan, has experienced recurring heating and water supply issues since its construction in 2007. Most notably, in late 2022, there were multiple tenant complaints about heat and hot water problems, with three separate emergency reports between November 17-23. These followed an earlier pattern of heating issues, including a building-wide complaint in 2020.

The building has also faced plumbing challenges, with a significant incident in 2021 and violations noted during a 2020 inspection. Safety compliance issues have been documented, including open violations as of April 2024 regarding the annual bedbug report filing requirements. Previous safety concerns were addressed in 2021 when self-closing door mechanisms were required for doors at various floor levels, including 6B and 7th floor public hall doors.

The elevator system has been a recurring source of attention, with multiple Department of Buildings violations from 2019 regarding inspection and testing compliance, though these were ultimately dismissed. Building management has maintained proper rodent control records, passing inspections in 2010 and 2014. While the property has generally complied with bedbug reporting requirements, with no reported infestations between 2019-2022, several safety-related violations were recorded in 2020, including requirements for proper gas leak notification procedures and carbon monoxide detector maintenance in apartment 6B. Inspection history indicates regular attention to maintenance issues, including multiple permits issued for plumbing and elevator work in 2018-2019, suggesting proactive management of the building's infrastructure.