309 East 8th Street, Manhattan, NY 10009

The 6-story, 17-unit Old Law Tenement at 309 East 8th Street in the East Village, built in 1900 and currently owned by Carlos Bueno, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in 2024, there were multiple complaints and violations related to various building conditions, including unsanitary conditions (pests), water leaks, plumbing issues, and problems with paint/plaster.

A pattern of building maintenance challenges is evident, with nine Housing Maintenance Code violations issued in January 2024 alone, affecting apartment B1 and involving issues with mold, windows, plumbing, and surface conditions. More recent concerns include a September 2024 complaint about unsanitary conditions (pests) that could not be inspected, and an October 2024 violation for work without a permit related to brick and window work on the exterior wall, resulting in a $12,500 penalty. The property has demonstrated some attention to pest control, with no bedbug infestations reported in the past few years and consistent passing results on rodent inspections from 2022 through 2025.

While there have been various repair and maintenance issues, including problems with water supply, window frames, and general ventilation systems, it's noteworthy that many of these complaints were resolved or closed following inspection. The building also has a history of monitoring for environmental conditions, as evidenced by separate rodent inspections conducted regularly, all showing compliance. Recent data suggests ongoing maintenance is required, particularly regarding the exterior work and open violations from 2024 that still need to be addressed, though the building appears to be maintaining basic requirements for pest control and rodent-proofing as of 2025.