8619 23rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214

The three-story, six-unit residential building at 8619 23rd Avenue in Gravesend, owned by Elaine Chow, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, between late 2023 and early 2025, there were multiple complaints regarding heating and hot water issues, with violations issued for three separate incidents in November 2023 affecting the entire building.

In late 2024, the building received several violations related to interior maintenance, including problems with paint/plaster on doors, windows, and ceilings, as well as electrical wiring issues. The most recent complaints in 2025 regarding door and intercom systems were closed without resolution due to inspection access issues. The building's history also reveals some concerning safety compliance matters, particularly in 2024, when multiple violations were documented in apartment 2F, including missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, as well as issues with baseboards, light fixtures, and various surface repairs.

Between late 2022 and early 2023, several Department of Buildings complaints were filed regarding illegal alterations and occupancy issues, particularly concerning the basement space, resulting in several environmental control board violations for work done without permits and improper occupancy, though these were later resolved. The building's facade has also been noted for structural issues, including step cracks and bulging bricks, as documented in a March 2023 ECB violation. However, the most recent bedbug report for the period of November 2023 to October 2024 shows no infestation records, suggesting effective pest management during this period.