499 East 8th Street
Building overview
Data as of Oct 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
Limited highlights data — verify with a tour.
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations29 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Top complaint type at this building35 heat complaints in past year
- Higher noise than typical for the neighborhood4 noise complaints in past year (vs 1 median)
About this building
A 6-story building located in Kensington, containing 83 residential units. Built in 1963.
The neighborhood: Kensington
Brooklyn · 6,648 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $2,800 1BR · $4,656 2BR
3 subway stations nearby
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
Higher than typical for this neighborhood (137 vs 1 average per building).
Top issues
- Safety39
- Water/Plumbing30
- Structural22
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 1st ENTRANCE FROM EAST LOCATED AT CELLAR APT 1B, 2nd CELLAR APT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT SOUTH
Sep 23, 2026Class C - Safety
C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT APT ENTRANCE DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''SOUTH''
Sep 23, 2026Class C - Safety
C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES SPRINGS, IN THE 1st ENTRANCE FROM EAST LOCATED AT CELLAR APT 1B, 2nd CELLAR APT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT SOUTH
Aug 21, 2026Class C - Safety
ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING PLASTIC WEDGE JAMMED AND OBSTRUCTED NORTH ENTRANCE DOOR TO LAUNDRY ROOM, AT CELLAR AT NORTH
Aug 21, 2026Class C - Safety
ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING PLASTIC WEDGE JAMMED AND OBSTRUCTED ENTRANCE DOOR TO EAST PUBLIC HALL, AT CELLAR AT NORTHWEST
Aug 21, 2026Class C
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Oct 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | — | $2,800 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $4,656 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $4,398 | — |
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
MRA PROPERTY CO
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 137 open HPD violations on record, including 29 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (1 average per building).
- 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 4 noise complaints with 311 in the past year, above the neighborhood median of 1 among buildings with any noise complaints.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 118 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 Kensington is about $2,800/month for a one-bedroom.
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