308 East 8th Street, Manhattan, NY 10009

308 East 8th Street is a 7-story residential building located in the East Village, constructed in 1996 and currently owned by Zulma Zayas. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns being a recent series of heat and hot water complaints reported by multiple tenants in December 2024, which were classified as emergencies by HPD. The building has an ongoing pattern of heat and hot water problems, as evidenced by three complaints filed in December 2024 alone, one of which resulted in an HPD violation regarding door self-closing mechanisms.

Previous water-related issues were documented in 2022, with multiple heavy flow water leak complaints leading to violations, particularly affecting the bathroom and hallway areas of apartment 1B. The building's maintenance record shows a recurring need for attention to basic infrastructure and safety systems. In addition to the heating issues, there have been multiple violations related to energy efficiency compliance, with active violations as of 2024-2025 regarding the display of energy efficiency scores and failure to file necessary benchmarking reports.

The building's bedbug history shows periodic infestations between 2019 and 2024, though recent reports from 2024-2025 indicate no current infestations. While rodent inspections have generally shown compliance, there was one instance of rat activity recorded in January 2025, though subsequent inspections have passed. The building has also experienced various general maintenance issues, including ventilation system problems in 2020 and unsanitary sewage conditions in 2018, both of which were addressed, with no violations found during subsequent inspections. The property has undergone regular tenant safety inspections by the Department of Buildings, with no violations noted in 2022.