49 West 8 Street
Manhattan, NY 10011BBL 1-00572-0068Map
Owner of record: Waverly Realty Co.
49 West 8 Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1845 in Manhattan, 10011. It has 6 residential units across 4.5 floors. The owner of record is Waverly Realty Co.. HPD has recorded 133 housing violations here, most recently on July 7, 2026. 12 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 133
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 16
- HPD complaints
- 85
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 133
- BHazardous
Refit vestibule door at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 7, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 7, 2026
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plexiglass installed at vestbule door. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 4, 2025
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Provide wired safety glass installed at vestbule door. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 4, 2025
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 4, 2025
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded material at east wall. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 4, 2025
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door.
Sep 4, 2025
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Sep 4, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Jun 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 13, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 13, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door
May 6, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Refit door in the entrance located at apt 2a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 5, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock and assembly at door in the entrance located at apt 2a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 5, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door in the entrance located at apt 2a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 5, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 5, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing. in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 2, 2023 · Apt 3B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance
Sep 25, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the building entrance
Aug 30, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 23, 2023 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Refit entrance door in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 23, 2023 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace the broken or defective shower head at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 23, 2023 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 23, 2023 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective countr balance on lower sash at south window in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 23, 2023 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 23, 2023 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 23, 2023 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 23, 2023 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall at public hall, 4th story
Aug 23, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall at public hall, 4th story
Aug 23, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective /rutsted porcelain enamel glazing on the bathtub floor in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 22, 2023 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective . in the entrance located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 22, 2023 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Refit the door in the entrance located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 22, 2023 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at first window at south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 22, 2023 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective lower wood window sash, second window, at south wall. in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 22, 2023 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and south wall. in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 22, 2023 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and south wall. in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 22, 2023 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective /rotten/swollen wood flooring due to water damages in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 22, 2023 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 2, 2023 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at building entrance , 1st story
Apr 2, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage receptacles being stored under the staircase at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 14, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of 3 bundles of ply wood strips at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 14, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective upper and lower window sash spring balance at the 1st and 2nd window from east at south in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 8 sq ft at the south wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of a free standing radiator at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 14, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing upper and lower escutcheon plate at west heat riser pipe in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 2a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 8
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 22, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jun 19, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jan 18, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jan 18, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jan 18, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jan 18, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 15, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 16
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings .for work without a permit. no certificate of correction on file as of 10/3/2025 for vio 39141
Oct 3, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Electrical work without a permit. atoi observed new electrical switches and outlet installed and new electrical bx cable run from open electrical braker panel on the 1st floor retail space. all work is being do
Mar 17, 2025 · Penalty $1,630
Active - Class - 2
Plumbing work without a permit. atoi observed copper pipes cutout fromwalls and new copper stubs relocated to provide water feed to new are as. observed cast iron drainpipes broken open and parts relocated on t
Mar 17, 2025 · Penalty $1,280
Active - Class - 2
Construction work being done without a permit. atoi observed new metalstuds and metal stud walls erected to create room and new sheetrock installed changing the layout and use of the 1st floor retail space. al
Mar 17, 2025 · Penalty $1,280
Active - Class - 2
Illegal use in a commercial district. unlicensed physical treatment establishment. a prohibited use per zr 12-10 operating in a c4-5 district on 2nd floor. noted: a masseuse offered to perform a full body massa
Oct 29, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dob records. illegal occupancy noted: 2nd floor illegally occupied as an unlicensed physical treatmentestablishment, doing business as "renew body wellness" with 9 massage
Oct 29, 2024
Resolve - Class - 2
Illegal use in a commercial district. unlicensed physical treatment establishment, a prohibited use per zr 12-10, operating in a c4-5 district on 2nd floor. noted: an individual at front desk offer to perform a
Aug 11, 2023
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the dept of buildings records. illegal occupancy noted: at 2nd floor has been converted/occupied as massage parlor "renew body wellness" with 8 massage rooms. -previous ecb
Aug 11, 2023
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dob records. illegal occupancy noted at 2nd floor converted/occupied as massage parlor without licensed therapist, having 9 massage rooms, tables, towels and oils. previous
Jul 20, 2023 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Illegal use in a commercial district, unlicensed physical treatment establishment, a prohibited use as per zr12-10 is operating in c4-5 zoning district on the 2nd floor as "renew body wellness inc" massage parl
Jul 20, 2023 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Unlicenced physical treatment establishment is prohibited use per zr 12-10,operating in a c4-5 zoning district.at 2nd fl level doing business named "renew body wellness".noted:an individual(not licensed by nys
Mar 21, 2022
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the dept of buildings records.illegal occupancy.note:second floor occupied as adult physical culture establishment and physical culture establishment doing business as "ren
Jul 16, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Work without permit.work noted:at second floor erected partition walls to create 7 massage rooms.remedy:obtain required permit.
Jul 16, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Zr 73-36 at 2nd floor level occupied as adult physical culture establishment and physical culture establishment (as per zr 12-10)-massage parlor "renew body wellness" with 7 massage rooms without bsa approval
Jul 16, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldg dept records.noted: i-card#103710 indicates 1 apt,1 store on 1st fl however at time of inspection observed body work/massage work. present on entire 1st
Jan 17, 2018
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit noted: cut floor beams to create a hole between 1st & 2nd fl. & erect a staircase (wooden) directly in front of bathroom door. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or restore premises to pr
May 27, 1993
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 7, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 11, 2025 · Apt BLDNG
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 11, 2025 · Apt BLDNG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jul 24, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jul 24, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 1, 2024 · Apt BLDNG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Aug 1, 2024 · Apt BLDNG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Aug 1, 2024 · Apt BLDNG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close
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- Door/window
Door
Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 3B
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 3B
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 3B
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 25, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 21, 2023 · Apt 2A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 21, 2023 · Apt 2A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 24, 2022 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 13, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 13, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 13, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 13, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 13, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 13, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 13, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 13, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 7, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 7, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
May 7, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 7, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 7, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 7, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 7, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 7, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 22, 2021 · Apt 1A
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 22, 2021 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 22, 2021 · Apt 1A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 17, 2021 · Apt 1A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1845
- Floors
- 4.5
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 7,817 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,160 ft²
- Zoning
- C4-5
- Community board
- 102
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 572 / 68
- Assessed value
- $4,459,950
- Landmark / historic district
- Greenwich Village Historic District
HPD registration #103710, last renewed Jul 27, 2026.
Questions about 49 West 8 Street
Who owns 49 West 8 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Waverly Realty Co..
Does 49 West 8 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 133 housing violations at this property.
Is 49 West 8 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 50% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 49 West 8 Street built?
City records list 1845 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 49 West 8 Street?
It has 6 residential units and 8 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.