8625 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209

The 4-story, 9-unit building at 8625 4th Avenue in Fort Hamilton, owned by Martin Ho and built in 1926, has experienced several maintenance and health-related issues over recent years. Most notably, there is currently an open food poisoning complaint with the Department of Health filed in May 2025, following multiple food establishment-related incidents between 2022 and 2023 involving toilet facilities and food temperature concerns. The building has documented water-related issues, with two water leak complaints in 2021-2022, including a slow leak and a damp spot, though inspections generally found no violations.

In December 2021, multiple violations were recorded in apartment C1, including ceiling leaks, defective plastered surfaces, and a missing window guard. The building's maintenance history shows recurring issues with heating and lighting systems, including two emergency heat/hot water complaints in late 2021. In early 2020, there were violations related to the boiler system that were subsequently resolved, including concerns about fire dampers and chimney cleanouts.

However, it's worth noting that the building has maintained a consistent record of zero bedbug infestations since 2018, with regular reporting showing no affected units. The property has generally shown responsiveness to health department inspections, with most complaints being administratively closed after inspection, though some complaints have been marked as "not able to gain access" during inspections. The most recent building inspection regarding bedbug reporting in March 2023 showed no infestations or eradications, and a rodent inspection in June 2020 resulted in a passing grade.