8687 Bay Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11214

The 16-unit, 4-story tenement building at 8687 Bay Parkway in Gravesend, owned by Paul Banchitta, has experienced several maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most significantly, as of April 2023, the building has open violations related to pest infestations (mice and roaches) and multiple safety concerns in Apartment A1, including defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, vinyl floor tile damage, and various paint/plaster issues. The building's common areas require attention as well, with violations regarding a defective self-closing vestibule door and an obstructed fire escape.

While the property has had recent plumbing (toilet, sink, and bathtub/shower) and electrical (no lighting) issues in April 2023, inspections generally found no violations were issued for these complaints. Previous maintenance records show a history of various infrastructure concerns, including a slow water leak in 2022, electrical outlet issues in 2020, and a heat/hot water problem in 2018. The building currently faces serious compliance issues, with active violations regarding the failure to file external low-pressure inspections for 2018 and 2022, while a 2023 violation for the 2021 inspection was dismissed.

Additionally, there are open violations from 2024 requiring the submission of an annual bedbug report. Historical records show the building underwent some permit-related work in late 2018, while complaints about possible illegal conversions and work without permits were investigated in 2020, though these were marked as Access Denied upon inspection. An ECB violation from early 2021 regarding parking in the rear yard is noted as active with a $500 penalty. While the bedbug report for 2019 showed no infestation, and a 2018 rodent inspection passed, the most recent conditions indicate ongoing pest management challenges.