188 8th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The 4-unit, 3-story building at 188 8th Street in Gowanus, owned by Alon Ashourzadeh, has experienced several significant maintenance issues between 2023 and 2025 that could impact resident comfort and safety. The most pressing current concern is the building's structural integrity, with multiple inspections in early 2025 noting issues with building shaking and a rear balcony requiring repair due to defective vinyl overlay, rotted wood, and rust (resulting in a $1,250 violation).

The property has also faced recurring rodent-related problems, with failed inspections in 2025 and previous complaints in late 2023 and throughout 2019. Notable plumbing issues have been documented, including water supply problems in March 2024 (an immediate emergency), slow water leaks, and mold complaints in October 2023, though these were inspected with no violations issued.

The building has undergone significant unauthorized work, as evidenced by multiple "Work Without a Permit" violations in August 2024, including modifications to partition walls, bathroom renovations, plumbing systems, and electrical work, with associated penalties ranging from $620 to $1,250. The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbugs, with no reported infestations in the past five years. While the building has experienced various maintenance challenges, it has passed some critical inspections, including rodent and compliance inspections in 2024, and has had several recent inspections (February and March 2025) that required follow-up actions or noted failures for unspecified reasons.