8847 Bay 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214

The 192-unit, 3-story apartment building at 8847 Bay 16th Street in Bath Beach, owned by Frances Giardina and constructed in 1949, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been multiple heat and hot water complaints in 2024-2025, with both apartment-specific and building-wide outages reported. The building has also faced electrical problems, including recent lighting failures in early 2025, and sanitation concerns involving pests and mold in 2024.

Specific unit violations have been documented, particularly in apartments 1C and 2C, with issues ranging from plumbing problems and defective fixtures to pest infestations and damage to plastered surfaces. Recent inspections and service requests show patterns of inadequate access for inspectors, with several complaints closed without proper inspection due to access issues. Open violations remain on record for unit 2C as of 2024, including problems with vermin infestation, cabinet damage, and plumbing issues. The building has a history of various maintenance code violations, including unauthorized work (as evidenced by multiple Environmental Control Board violations in 2022-2024) and past concerns about fire escape maintenance and window air conditioner installations.

However, it's worth noting that in the most recent bedbug reporting period (2023-2024), no infestations were recorded, and rodent inspections from 2010-2022 consistently passed, suggesting some stability in pest management. The building's maintenance history reveals ongoing challenges with basic utilities and building systems, though recent years have not shown any new violations related to structural issues or significant safety concerns. While some maintenance issues appear to be being addressed through service requests, the pattern of inspection access problems and recurring utility outages suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and tenant communication systems. The most recent DOB permits from 2019 indicate that some improvements and maintenance work has been performed under proper authorization, though more recent work has generated violation notices for unpermitted modifications.