309 8th Street
Building overview
Data as of Jul 1, 2026
Based on open violations, 311 complaint patterns, and amenities.
Compared to typical rent for this neighborhood and bedroom count.
Highlights
What's great about this place
- Pre-war characterBuilt in 1931
- Quieter than average for the neighborhood0 noise complaints in past year (vs 1 median)
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations6 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Top complaint type at this building5 heat complaints in past year
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 4-story building located in Park Slope, containing 16 residential units. Built in 1931.
The neighborhood: Gowanus
Brooklyn · 3,023 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $4,299 1BR · $6,490 2BR
1 subway station nearby
4 parks · 1.1 acres · incl. Ennis Playground
Available Units
0 active
No past listings.
Past and off-market units will appear here when data is available.
Safety & Violations
Safety Record
Active Violations
Open HPD violations on record for this building.
Top issues
- Safety18
- Structural18
- Water/Plumbing11
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Safety
C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 3D, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Feb 17, 2026Class C - Window/Door
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE UPPER SASH WINDOW. 4 STY public hall AT PUBLIC HALL
May 23, 2005Class C - Water/Plumbing
M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF CONCEALED WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4-A, 1st STORY, APARTMENT AT EAST
May 14, 2004Class C - Structural
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 4A, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Apr 15, 2002Class C - Safety
ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR UNLAWFUL GATES FROM WINDOW TO FIRE ESCAPE OR PROVIDE APPROVED TYPE GATE IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 3D, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Feb 26, 2026Class B
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Jul 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | — | $3,380 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $4,299 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $6,620 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $10,000 | — |
Value Verdict
Insufficient listing or market data to compute a verdict for this building.
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
No listing data available to estimate rent vs. buy.
Management & Operations
Management & Performance
Owner/Operator
JACOB BOUGANIM
Responsiveness Score
Average time to resolve violations
Slower than NYC average (45 days)
We haven't verified this building's policies yet. Pet, utility, and leasing details appear here once we've reviewed the management company's official site — we only show policies we can source, never assumptions.
Living here — quick answers
Every answer comes from public records for this specific building — we skip questions we can't answer with data.
- How well maintained is this building?
- There are 70 open HPD violations on record, including 6 Class C (the city's most serious category).
- Is this building rent-stabilized?
- Yes — this building appears on the DHCR rent-stabilized building list. Ask the landlord to confirm whether a specific apartment is stabilized.
- How noisy is this building?
- Neighbors filed 0 noise complaints with 311 in the past year — none on record for this building.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 146 days on average (NYC average is roughly 45 days). Open items are listed in the Safety & Violations section above.
- What does it cost to live here?
- We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in Gowanus is about $4,299/month for a one-bedroom.