1936 East 8th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223

The two-story, four-unit building at 1936 East 8th Street in Sheepshead Bay, owned by Joseph Kattan, has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues over the past three years, with complaints registered in November 2021, January 2022, and most recently in March 2023, all affecting the entire building. While these complaints were investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and some were marked as resolved, the pattern suggests ongoing concerns with building systems. The property has also faced significant maintenance challenges, with multiple code violations documented in 2023.

These include concerns about an unauthorized bathroom ceiling alteration in apartment 1F, violations related to maintenance of common areas including peeling paint and a need for radiator repairs, and issues with debris in public hallways. A notable incident from September 2022 involved a failure to maintain the building properly, resulting in an Environmental Control Board violation related to peeling wallpaper and water damage in the common areas, for which a penalty of $1,562 was imposed. Recent inspections in 2024 revealed one outstanding violation regarding the filing of the annual bedbug report, though the 2024 filing indicates no reported infestations during the 2023-2024 period. While the building has passed rodent inspections in 2013 and 2016, with one failed inspection in 2013 for "Other Reasons," the recent maintenance issues and recurring heating problems suggest ongoing challenges with building upkeep.

The majority of the documented violations from 2023 have been closed, with the exception of the bedbug reporting requirement, which was noted as a violation in April 2024. The current bedbug report from December 2024 indicates no infestations during the previous year, with all affected units allegedly being successfully treated. The building's housing maintenance record shows consistent enforcement of corrections needed, as evidenced by multiple violation closures from May 2023 onwards, suggesting improved responsiveness to maintenance issues. The most recent complaints and violations primarily relate to building systems and maintenance rather than safety concerns, though the pattern of heat/hot water complaints indicates ongoing challenges with building infrastructure.