Would renters recommend 190 South 8 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

67% of tenants who reviewed 190 South 8 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 190 South 8 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

34% of tenants who reviewed 190 South 8 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 190 South 8 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 have any open violations?

This building has 51 open violations.

Has 190 South 8 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 had any litigation cases?

This building has 4 housing court litigation cases.

Is 190 South 8 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 pet friendly?

Tenants report that 190 South 8 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 is pet friendly.

Who owns or manages 190 South 8 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

190 South 8 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 is owned or managed by Gilman Management Corp.

What are the biggest complaints about 190 South 8 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

Tenants rated cleanliness, garbage management, neighbors, owner responsiveness and pest control below average at this building.

NYC buildings Brooklyn Williamsburg190 South 8 Street

190 South 8 Street

Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY 11211

41 units·6 floors·Built in 1917

3.0

6 reviews

Rent-stabilized apartments

This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases.

Good cause building

This building guarantees a renewal and capped rent increases, if you follow your lease terms.

Worst landlord

This building is associated with one of NYC's 100 worst landlords.

Highlights

Evictions

Open violations

Litigation cases

Bedbug history

Pet friendly

About 190 South 8 Street

190 South 8 Street is a mixed-profile building. Tenants rate it 3.0/5 across 6 reviews, with 67% recommending it and 34% approving of the owner. It records 1 eviction, 51 open violations, and 4 litigation cases. Data last updated September 4, 2026. Located at 190 South 8 Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, this building has 6 floors and 41 units. Built in 1917 and managed by Gilman Management Corp., this building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases. This regulatory status limits how much the rent can increase from year to year and gives tenants a right to renew their lease. It is pet-friendly, and renters should confirm size, breed, and count limits with the building before signing. The M, J, and Z subway lines are nearby, providing convenient access throughout Brooklyn and into Manhattan. Williamsburg is a residential area of Brooklyn that is known for its mix of cultural attractions and residential options. As a pre-war building, it reflects the mid-rise construction typical of the era in Brooklyn. Building ratings, reviews, and open-data records are available on this page.

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend this building

Renters approve of the building's owners

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant reviews for 190 South 8th Street indicate a mix of positive and negative experiences. While the building's rent-stabilized units and excellent location are frequently praised, tenants express concerns about cleanliness, pest control, and management responsiveness. Many note noise issues from neighbors and the surrounding environment. Although some residents appreciate the water pressure and heating, complaints about ongoing maintenance problems and common area neglect are common. Overall, while the affordability and location make it attractive, prospective renters should be aware of potential challenges regarding building upkeep and management engagement.

Reviews of 190 South 8 Street

Former tenant·just now

Not the worst

Pros

Rent stabilized so cheap rent and great location.

Cons

Loud neighbors Mice Roaches Repots of bed bugs Building management is very slow to respond to problems

Advice to the owners

Clean the hallways more Better pest management

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

Decent, nothing special

Pros

I lived here for 10 years. The super was good and did his best to attend to issues quickly. The price was good and the space was decent. Location is excellent. Never had pest issues.

Cons

Radiators were never working properly. There was sometimes noise from neighbors and downstairs. The hallways were often dirty with trash and there would sometimes be people loitering in the lobby. Packages were not very secure.

Advice to the owners

Invest in taking better care of the common spaces

Building ratings

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

Rents and deposits

Renters received their security deposits back

Electronic rent payments

Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 22 hours ago

Average violations per unit in this building is worse than the city average.

Building average1.24Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

21Class C

Immediately hazardous

Rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts

28Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

2Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

0Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

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