8601 18th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214

8601 18th Avenue is a four-story, six-unit residential building in Bath Beach, owned by Rupinder Kang and constructed in 1926 as a New Law Tenement. The building has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, with the most recent concerns emerging in June 2024 involving unsanitary conditions related to garbage/recycling storage and pests, both of which resulted in violations. The property has documented ongoing issues with its stairway and hallway maintenance, including violations in 2024 for improper storage of bicycles and household items, and safety concerns such as missing wood balusters and defective self-closing doors.

A significant plumbing issue related to sewer problems was reported in December 2022, though inspectors were unable to gain access to assess the situation. The building's maintenance record shows attention to pest control, with regular bedbug reports filed between 2021 and 2025 indicating zero infested units during all reporting periods. Recent rodent inspections in early 2024 passed compliance, though there was a failure noted in December 2023 for "other reasons." The property has experienced recurring issues with garbage management and storage, as evidenced by multiple complaints and violations between 2021 and 2024.

Stairway safety has been a recurring concern, with violations related to handrail stability and baluster replacement required for multiple stories. The building's management has generally addressed violations within reasonable time frames, with most recent violations being certified as resolved by July 2024. The property appears to be maintaining compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, consistently reporting zero infestation cases over the past five years.