48 West 8 Street
Manhattan, NY 10011BBL 1-00553-0017Map
Owner of record: Return To Home LLC
48 West 8 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Manhattan, 10011. It has 40 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Return To Home LLC. HPD has recorded 13 housing violations here, most recently on May 11, 2022. City tax records listed 20 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 13
- DOB violations
- 24
- ECB violations
- 13
- HPD complaints
- 25
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 13
- ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
May 11, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
May 11, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box
May 11, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
May 11, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration brick wall erected at rear yard
May 11, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of brick wall erected at rear yard obstructing egrees from fire escape
May 11, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all componets at all stories at fire escape at rear of building
May 11, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.
May 11, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
§ 53,187,231 m/d law & dept rules & reg. provide means of egress from yard to street by fireproof passageway for which application must be filed for approval,or by unlocked door or gate in fence to adjoining premises with consent of adjacent owner.
May 11, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Feb 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Feb 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4d, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 16, 2009 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 2,4 &5th sty balcony ,rear south stack at fire escape
Jan 3, 2008
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 24
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Jan 17, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Oct 14, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Oct 14, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 3, 1996
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
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- Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jan 22, 1996
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jan 22, 1996
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 5, 1993
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 5, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Aug 13, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Aug 13, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 21, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Boiler boiler optional
B-boiler boiler optional
Aug 18, 1992
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jun 29, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmrk-landmark none
Jun 29, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 13
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. observed at exposure 1 at 48 w 8th st ny ny an a/c installed in window on 3rd fl. it was installed in the basket of the fire-escape which impedes egress in
Dec 12, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Work without a permit. noted: restaurant on ground floor being renovated. work includes installation of new counters, new drywall columns with new electrical boxes for switches and outlets and new plumbing hoo
Mar 25, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
36:found 1 lochinvac kbn 286-285,000btu boiler not registered.register boiler and correct all violating conditions and submit cofc.
Oct 20, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file annual certification that cooling tower 1000000328 hasbeen inspected,tested,and disinfected,and that a maintenance plan has been developed and implemented by november,1,2016.rem:file annual cert
Jun 20, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
B254,36. lochinvar kbn 286 boiler not registered. register boiler andcorrect all violating conditions and submit a certificate of correc tion.
Mar 29, 2017 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without permit: noted pursuant to commissioners 10 pay letter this permit lass been revoked all construction & excavation activites at this location to cease permit # 103324993 (1/7/03) has been revoked (w
Feb 26, 2003
Resolve - Hazardous
Reguired means or egress obstructed noted a wooden shed at the base of rear fre escape is obstructing the use of the fire escape up ladder, preventing egress through fire escape the fire escape up ladder cannot
Feb 14, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit noted installation of glass/metal storefront at first floor fron facade conmercial space west of residential entranceway to bldg dba ents remedy obtain all necessary permits and approvals
Oct 15, 1997 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy noted: at time of inspection at front area of cellar workers uniforms dress clothes werehanging or eastwall two safe chairs small table with ra
Dec 5, 1996 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain-interior noted: the required bioler room encloseuris broken, missing 2nd defective . the rated ceiling has been compromised in various location. 2- masonry block wall enclosure pipe
Dec 19, 1994
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Work without a permit - noted: a interior conviencee stair has been erected there by combining the cellar and first story. location center east : dbg; enz's clothing remedy; obtain a permit. and
Dec 19, 1994
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Premises occupied contrary to department of building records noted; combining the firest story east commerical store with cellar: * convered stair erected. location : enz's clothing . remedy:
Dec 19, 1994
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted; installation of glass metal store front at ground floor, west of residential entranceway, without the approval of the dept. of buildings or the land mark commission.
Oct 2, 1992 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 27, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 16, 2016 · Apt 1D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 6, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 6, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 25, 2015 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 16, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 15, 2015 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 15, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 20, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2015 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2015 · Apt 2D
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 28, 2009 · Apt 4D
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 28, 2009 · Apt 4D
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 14, 2007 · Apt 4D
Close - General
Doors
Dec 14, 2007 · Apt 4D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 28, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Nov 28, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 28, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Nov 28, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 6, 2007 · Apt GA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 4, 2005 · Apt 4A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 9, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 40
- Building area
- 20,443 ft²
- Lot area
- 7,037 ft²
- Zoning
- C4-5
- Community board
- 102
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 553 / 17
- Assessed value
- $4,024,800
- Landmark / historic district
- Greenwich Village Historic District
HPD registration #110878, last renewed Oct 15, 2025.
Questions about 48 West 8 Street
Who owns 48 West 8 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Return To Home LLC.
Does 48 West 8 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 13 housing violations at this property.
Is 48 West 8 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 20 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 50% of its 40 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 48 West 8 Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 48 West 8 Street?
It has 40 residential units and 44 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.