8014 18th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214

The 55-unit, 4-story residential building at 8014 18th Avenue in Bensonhurst, owned by Martin Hollander, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there is an ongoing pattern of pest-related complaints, with multiple reports of unsanitary conditions and pest infestations in 2025 and 2023. The building has also faced serious water-related problems, including a heavy flow water leak reported in April 2024 and another in June 2023, which affected the ceiling in Apartment A18.

This apartment has been the focus of multiple open violations as of 2024, including water-related issues, mold conditions, and infestations of mice and roaches. The building underwent a spring inspection in 2024 that revealed several maintenance concerns, though some violations were subsequently closed, including roof repairs needed to address leaks. Additional historical data shows various quality-of-life issues, including problems with the bell/buzzer/intercom system in 2023 and heat/hot water concerns.

The building's maintenance history reveals some infrastructure challenges, with references to lead paint hazards and water-related maintenance issues, particularly affecting Apartment A18. While the property has been regularly inspected for bedbug infestations since 2019, all reports show zero dwelling units affected. Recent Department of Buildings complaints and violations between 2022 and 2024 indicate some regulatory scrutiny, including a violation related to an unauthorized business sign/awning installation in 2023, though this resulted in no penalty. The building's age (1925 construction) and classification as a New Law Tenement suggest it may have certain historical features and regulatory legacy requirements that influence its maintenance needs.