8618 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209

The 3-story, 5-unit residential building at 8618 5th Avenue in Fort Hamilton, owned by Lilan Wu and constructed in 1925, has experienced several significant incidents in recent years. Most notably, there have been multiple Department of Buildings complaints between 2024 and 2025 regarding unauthorized work and possible illegal conversions, with inspectors unable to gain access during multiple attempts. An environmental violation was recorded in January 2024 concerning compromised fire escape egress due to an obstructing storefront awning, for which a penalty of $1,250 was imposed and resolved.

The building's bedbug reporting record shows consistent compliance from 2019 through 2024, with no reported infestations in any unit during this period. A rodent inspection in June 2020 resulted in a passing grade. The most recent complaint, entered in February 2025 regarding Certificate of Occupancy issues, remains active as of June 2025, with access attempts still pending.

The building has maintained regular bedbug reporting compliance since 2020, consistently reporting zero infested or eradicated units. Previous complaints throughout 2024 included issues with excessive debris and construction work, though most were closed with no violations found upon inspection. The property has a history of access-related inspection difficulties, with multiple instances where inspectors could not gain entry to investigate reported concerns. While the building's bedbug management and rodent inspection records demonstrate generally satisfactory pest control practices, the increased number of construction-related complaints and access issues in recent years suggests ongoing concerns regarding maintenance and compliance with building regulations.