499 East 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
Limited highlights data — verify with a tour.
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations22 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Top complaint type at this building37 heat complaints in past year
- Higher noise than typical for the neighborhood7 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: $3,175 1BR · $2,800 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 (109 vs 1 average per building).
Top issues
- Safety31
- Water/Plumbing21
- Structural18
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- General
M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF FIRE DAMAGE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 7B, 6th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Apr 14, 2026Class C - Structural
ADM CODE CLEANSE AND DISINFECT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AFTER REMOVING THE SOOT AT CEILING AND WALLS DUE TO RECENT FIRE AT PUBLIC HALL, 6th STORY
Apr 6, 2026Class C - Safety
ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING WOOD WEDGE AT ENTRANCE DOOR TO NORTH PUBLIC HALL, AT BASEMENT
Feb 23, 2026Class C - Safety
ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING WOOD WEDGE AT ENTRANCE DOOR TO WEST PUBLIC HALL, AT BASEMENT
Feb 23, 2026Class C - Heat/Hot Water
READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM LOCKED DOOR AT BASEMENT
Feb 3, 2026Class C
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 | — | $2,375 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $3,175 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $2,800 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $4,000 | — |
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
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 109 open HPD violations on record, including 22 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 7 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 120 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 $3,175/month for a one-bedroom.