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8501 18 Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11214BBL 3-06344-0008Map

Owner of record: Joseph Russo

8501 18 Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1928 in Brooklyn, 11214. It has 1 residential unit across 2 floors. The owner of record is Joseph Russo. HPD has recorded 10 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 9 of the 10 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
10
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
13

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 2025

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 10

  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 24, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Dec 4, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 28, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 17, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Mar 16, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Apr 21, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures located at apt 2f, 2nd story

    Aug 5, 2017 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Jul 18, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Jul 17, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Jul 17, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 7

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 2, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 6

  • Class - 1

    Electrical work w/o permit. noted:@8:00am 10 fixtures,5 switches,4 ou tlets in store. rem:obtain permit.

    Dec 12, 2012 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    (electrical work w/o permit). at 4:00 pm observed a sign, vertical mounted over canopy awning w/wires hang down into awning canopy & not terminated into outdoor round box, having open splices, sign having no

    Sep 25, 2012 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner failure to comply w/ law for drainage system per 702.1 27-911 observe on 1st fl mini mart grocery compartment preparation sink straight connected w/o 1 air gap

    Jul 27, 2009 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-complaint manner: installation maintenance of plumbing materials. equipment per pc 102.3;, 27-902 observe on 1st floor grocery wrong connected drains for 2-comp sink without

    Oct 25, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain defect is at 1st fl level (store) exit sign (with light) missing remedy: provide exit sign (with light)

    May 9, 2008 · Penalty $180

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    B4b24b34b36bq950a50b50c50d50e50f50g50h50i50j50k1634a32a38. 50a boiler not on proper base. 50b no clean out @ (chimney) bicach. 50c no backflow preventer 50d no check valve. 50e holes in boiler room walls &

    Feb 29, 2008 · Penalty $1,300

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Aug 4, 2017 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Aug 3, 2017 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jul 24, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jul 14, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 10, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Feb 12, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Feb 12, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 12, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 12, 2017 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Feb 12, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 5, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 25, 2016 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 12, 2016 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Sep 10, 2026$2,600,000One family dwellings2

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S1)
Year built
1928
Floors
2
Residential units
1
Building area
2,600 ft²
Lot area
1,527 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
311
Council district
38
Block / lot
6344 / 8
Assessed value
$89,220
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #817318, last renewed Aug 7, 2019.

Questions about 8501 18 Avenue

Who owns 8501 18 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Joseph Russo.

Does 8501 18 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 10 housing violations at this property.

Is 8501 18 Avenue rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 8501 18 Avenue built?

City records list 1928 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 8501 18 Avenue?

It has 1 residential units and 2 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.