8809 26th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214

8809 26th Avenue is a 2-story, 3-unit residential building located in Gravesend, constructed in 1945 and currently owned by Stephanie Chiu. The property has experienced recurring door-related safety issues, with multiple violations between 2021-2023 concerning self-closing doors at various locations including the front entrance of multiple apartments (1 and BASE), basement apartment entrance, and boiler room, though most of these violations have been closed. In mid-2021, several critical safety violations were identified, including improper boiler room enclosure, illegal fastenings at the scuttle hatch, and a double cylinder lock issue, all of which were subsequently addressed.

A notable incident occurred in late July 2021 with a boiler complaint that resulted in an inspection where the inspector was unable to gain access. The building has maintained a consistent track record of compliance with bedbug reporting requirements from 2021 through present, with no reported infestations in any recorded period, including the most recent reports filed in 2023-2025 showing zero infested or eradicated units. Rodent inspections conducted between 2012 and 2014 showed variable results, with some initial inspections failing while follow-up compliance inspections passed, indicating ongoing pest management efforts.

The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing attention to safety code compliance, particularly regarding door safety and security requirements. The most recent bedbug reports demonstrate successful management of this common urban pest issue, while rodent inspection results from 2012-2014 indicate some historical challenges in this area. The property has faced various building code violations over the years, though most have been addressed and closed through proper procedures, as evidenced by multiple certified dates showing completion of required repairs or changes. The June 2023 violation regarding the annual bedbug report filing appears to be an administrative oversight, as subsequent reports have been properly submitted.