8813 26th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214

The 3-unit, 2-story residential building at 8813 26th Avenue in Gravesend, built in 1945 and currently classified as a converted Class A building, has experienced several maintenance issues over the past few years. Notably, in February 2019, there was a cluster of complaints regarding building conditions, including heating issues affecting the entire building, multiple problems with doors and windows, and concerns about paint and plaster conditions on walls and ceilings. During this period, violations were issued for issues with flooring, stairs, and heating systems, though some complaints were resolved without violations being issued. The basement apartment emerged as a particular focus during inspections, with documented problems including an infestation of roaches (Class C violation), broken vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen, defective plastered surfaces, and various door-related issues.

More recent history shows some maintenance concerns as well, with plumbing issues documented in April 2021 leading to a penalty, though an April 2021 bedbug inspection found no infested units. The building has maintained a consistent record of zero bedbug infestations between 2020-2025, with regular reporting showing no infested or re-infested units. In terms of regulatory compliance, the building had a bedbug reporting violation issued in April 2021, though subsequent inspections have shown no ongoing infestations. The most recent bedbug report from December 2024 confirms continued absence of infestations.

The property has undergone various repairs and maintenance actions in response to violations, particularly following the significant number of complaints in 2019. For example, violations regarding door self-closing mechanisms, ceiling paint requirements, and other maintenance issues have been addressed in the years since. In 2021, there was a documented plumbing issue that led to an ECB violation and a $625 penalty, though this appears to have been resolved. The building's current status (as of 2025) shows no active violations or ongoing maintenance concerns to report, suggesting that previous issues have been addressed through regular maintenance and compliance actions.