8422 13th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11228

The 3-story, 5-unit residential building at 8422 13th Avenue in Dyker Heights, owned by Maria Perrotta, has experienced a series of concerning maintenance issues in recent months. Between March and June 2025, there were multiple emergency complaints including unsanitary conditions (mold and pests), heat/hot water problems, and plumbing issues affecting various fixtures such as sinks and bathtubs.

Notably, as of December 2024, Apartment 1R had several open violations including problems with fire egress (defective window bars), water leaks, peeling paint, missing smoke detector, and a lead-based paint hazard. The building also has exterior maintenance issues, with open violations from October 2024 regarding broken stucco and fire-retardant material on walls and ceilings in public areas. The property has a relatively clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in the past five years (2019-2024), and no evidence of infestations in the most recent reporting period (2024-2025).

While there have been multiple 311 complaints and Housing Maintenance Code complaints in 2025, most were promptly inspected and closed, though many resulted in violations that require correction. The building's age (built in 1926) and classification as a "New Law Tenement" suggest it falls under specific regulatory requirements for maintaining basic habitability standards. The owner has been issued several violations requiring correction, including paint maintenance, safety features, and various sanitary conditions that may affect resident comfort and safety.