8502 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209
The 33-unit, 4-story building at 8502 3rd Avenue in Bay Ridge, built in 1924 and owned by Nic Sarantopoulos, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past few years. Most notably, from late 2023 through 2024, the building experienced recurring rodent and insect issues, with multiple Department of Health inspections and complaints regarding food establishment conditions, including garbage management problems. A concerning pattern of heat and hot water complaints was documented in March 2024, affecting the entire building.
The property also shows several active violations as of October 2023, including requirements for proper building security in power outages, gas leak procedures, and addressing moisture and plumbing issues in apartment 3B. The building has maintained an active bedbug reporting history, with a notable infestation of 34 units reported in late 2022, though recent filings indicate no current infestations between 2023-2025. Recent inspections and violations have highlighted various maintenance concerns, including a failed annual boiler inspection in 2019 and requirements for self-closing doors and proper electrical systems.
The building underwent multiple electrical safety inspections between 2021-2022, though no violations were warranted upon inspection. Despite these ongoing issues, recent bedbug filings show improved management, with no new infestations reported in the past three filing periods. The property has also experienced periodic concerns with sanitation, security, and maintenance standards, as evidenced by multiple 311 complaints and Housing Maintenance Code violations.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 33 |
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Year built | 1924 |
Total area | 13140 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY |

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- 8502 3rd Ave, New York, NY 11209
- 8504 3rd Ave, New York, NY 11209
- 274 85th St, New York, NY 11209
- 276 85th St, New York, NY 11209
- 278 85th St, New York, NY 11209
- 280 85th St, New York, NY 11209
- 282 85th St, New York, NY 11209
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