51 West 8 Street
Manhattan, NY 10011BBL 1-00572-0069Map
Owner of record: Owemanco In The Village L.p.
51 West 8 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1877 in Manhattan, 10011. It has 16 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Owemanco In The Village L.p.. HPD has recorded 93 housing violations here, most recently on September 4, 2026. 16 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 15 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 93
- DOB violations
- 14
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 107
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 · 93
- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at vestibule , 1st story
Sep 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchenette located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing tread at fire escape at 2nd story 11th tread from bottom at building front at fire escape, 2nd story
Aug 24, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling at bulkhead
Aug 24, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at bulkhead ceiling
Aug 24, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Aug 24, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Aug 24, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - 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 13, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 13
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 13, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 13
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 13, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 13
Open — Nov certified on time
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latchset at door leading to north yard. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 24, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 12, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation closed - 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 12, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation closed - 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 12, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 5th story
Dec 24, 2025
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 5th story
Dec 24, 2025
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 5th story
Dec 24, 2025
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 13, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt 13
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 13, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt 13
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 13, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt 13
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Refit the door in the entrance located at apt 13, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt 13
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at fire door leading to north yard at public hall, 1st story
Dec 24, 2025
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at fire door leading to north yard at public hall, 1st story
Dec 24, 2025
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 21, 2025 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 21, 2025 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10sq.ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 8, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 4, 2025 · Apt 8
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective broken bricks at building court yard at south exterior wall at front areaway, 1st story
Sep 4, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 8, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 4, 2025 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 5 sq ft at the ceiling at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Nov 30, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardment material at the ceiling at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Nov 30, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Nov 30, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 5 sq ft at the ceiling at public hall stairs, 2nd story original violation 16485315 issued 30-nov-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Nov 30, 2023
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Sep 26, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Sep 26, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 4th story balcony building front at fire escape
Nov 10, 2022
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.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wood handrail at public hall, 1st story
Feb 10, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood tread 1st up from bottom at public hall, 1st story
Feb 10, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective building entrance door lock , 1st story
Sep 29, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint at all stories at all balconies at all components at west and east stack at building front at fire escape
Apr 13, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 26, 2019 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement
Jan 26, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system sign missing. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 29, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 17, 2017
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 sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 17, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator , 5th story
Nov 17, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide metal screen under sky light at roof bulkhead , 5th story
Nov 17, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department window casings at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 13, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 17, 2017 · Apt 13
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 14
- 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 for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 29, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Nov 20, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Nov 20, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Nov 20, 2012
Dob violation - active - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Nov 20, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
May 4, 1994
Dob violation - active - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jul 1, 1992
Dob violation - active
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- Landmark none
Landmrk-landmark none
Jul 1, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 5, 1989
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 5, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 6, 1988
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 1
Prohibited outdoor advertising company sign on sidewalk shed or construction fence. at time of inspection observed multiple illegally posted advertising signs posted on construction fence., remove illegal sign
Jun 29, 2026 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. work noted: at basement level having erected full height partition wall to create living apartment. also observed 3pc ofbathroom,kitchen and bed.electrical and plumbing work as well.noted:
Nov 2, 2013 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 3
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by building dept records. illegal occupancy noted: at basement level having erected full height partition wall,kitchen,3pc of bathroom,electrical and plumbing work as well.
Nov 2, 2013 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to provide at least two means of egress from every floor.loca-tion: front fire escape. removal of drop ladder.(hazrdous) remedy: ma-ke all necessary repair, and provide two means of egress
Jun 11, 1993 · Penalty $475
Resolve - Hazardous
Sidewalk shed does not meet building code specifications side towards building not sealed no lights no out riggers during removal of loose facade & repair work debris falling on sidewalk remedy stop all work
May 19, 1989 · Penalty $300
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Damp spot
Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 16
Open - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 15
Open - Water leak
Damp spot
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 11
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 11
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 16
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 13
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 13
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 13
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 25, 2026 · Apt 16
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jun 25, 2026 · Apt 15
Close
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- Door/window
Window frame
Jun 25, 2026 · Apt 15
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 12
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 12
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 11
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 16
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 11
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 11
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 16
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 20, 2025 · Apt 11
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 20, 2025 · Apt 11
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 25, 2025 · Apt 15
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 25, 2025 · Apt 15
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 11
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 13
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 31, 2025 · Apt 8
Close - General
Ventilation system
Aug 31, 2025 · Apt 8
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 1, 2025 · Apt 4
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Aug 1, 2025 · Apt 4
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Aug 1, 2025 · Apt 4
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 27, 2023 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 27, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 27, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Nov 27, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 20, 2023 · Apt 11
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 28, 2023 · Apt 11
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Aug 17, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 6, 2022 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 27, 2022 · Apt 8
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Jan 16, 2022 · Apt 13
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 2, 2021 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 1, 2021 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 15, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 14, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 12, 2020 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 22, 2020 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 17, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 14, 2020 · Apt 8
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1877
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 16
- Building area
- 9,490 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,348 ft²
- Zoning
- C4-5
- Community board
- 102
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 572 / 69
- Assessed value
- $948,150
- Landmark / historic district
- Greenwich Village Historic District
HPD registration #111037, last renewed Aug 28, 2025.
Questions about 51 West 8 Street
Who owns 51 West 8 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Owemanco In The Village L.p..
Does 51 West 8 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 93 housing violations at this property.
Is 51 West 8 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 15 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 94% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 51 West 8 Street built?
City records list 1877 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 51 West 8 Street?
It has 16 residential units and 17 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.