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59 West 8 Street

Manhattan, NY 10011BBL 1-00572-0073Map

Owner of record: Roosterbrook Associates I, LLC

59 West 8 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1875 in Manhattan, 10011. It has 16 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Roosterbrook Associates I, LLC. HPD has recorded 38 housing violations here, most recently on July 11, 2026. 5 of the 38 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
38
DOB violations
21
ECB violations
24
HPD complaints
15

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jul 11, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
5
About 31% of the building's 16 apartments
Down from 6 in 2018

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 38

  • A

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 11, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 11, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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 29, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 13, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 13, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 13, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latchset at bulkhead door to roof

    Jan 13, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 13, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 13, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing

    Jan 13, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening barrel bolt capable of being padlocked at bulkhead door , 5th story

    Jan 6, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of large carpet roll up at public hall stairs, 5th story

    Jan 6, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at bulkhead , 5th story

    Jan 6, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    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.

    Nov 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the grout at floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 22, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 22, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 22, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of pests. evidence of water bugs in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 22, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Nov 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye installed at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 4, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye installed at building entrance door , 1st story

    Nov 4, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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.

    Mar 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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.

    Oct 9, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Oct 26, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at fire escape, 5th story, section at south

    Apr 2, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 at public hall, 1st story

    May 13, 2002

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at door to rear yard at public hall

    Sep 8, 2001

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding ceiling and wall from 2nd to 4th floor at public hall

    Sep 8, 2001

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective building entrance door at public hall

    Aug 22, 2001

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials e ast wall 2 and 3 sty at public hall

    Aug 22, 2001

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 , at boiler room, cellar

    Jun 17, 2000

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system , at boiler room, cellar

    Jun 17, 2000

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 21

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Feb 3, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 23, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Zoning none

    Z-zoning none

    Mar 15, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 15, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jun 25, 2012

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jun 25, 2012

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jun 25, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
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  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Dec 27, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Dec 27, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jan 30, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jan 30, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 21, 1994

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 21, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 27, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jan 20, 1984

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jan 20, 1984

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmrk-landmark none

    Jan 20, 1984

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 24

  • Class - 1

    File a certificate of correction or other related materials containingmaterial false statement(s). respondent failed a certificate of correction on 10/13/2025 for nov #35690187h issued on 7/15/2025. upon inspec

    Jan 5, 2026 · Penalty $25,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    File a certificate of correction or other related materials containingmaterial false statement(s). respondent failed a certificate of correction on 10/13/2025 for nov #35690186x issued on 7/15/2025. upon inspec

    Jan 5, 2026 · Penalty $25,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    File a certificate of correction or other related materials containingmaterial false statement(s). respondent failed a certificate of correction on 10/29/2025 for nov #35690182z issued on 7/15/2025. upon inspec

    Jan 5, 2026 · Penalty $25,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    File a certificate of correction or other related materials containingmaterial false statement(s). respondent failed a certificate of correction on 10/29/2025 for nov #35690183k issued on 7/15/2025. upon inspec

    Jan 5, 2026 · Penalty $10,030

    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 zoning district, on ground floor. noted: an individual offered service of ful

    Jan 5, 2026 · Penalty $3,155

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the dept. of buildings records. illegal occupancy noted at ground floor has been used/converted/occupied as massage parlor/ambulatory health care use with 6 massage rooms,

    Jan 5, 2026 · Penalty $3,155

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings. respondent failed to comply with commissioner's order to correct the violating conditions and fi

    Jan 5, 2026 · Penalty $1,280

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings. respondent failed to comply with commissioner's order to correct the violating conditions and fi

    Jan 5, 2026 · Penalty $1,280

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings. respondent failed to comply with commissioner's order to correct the violating conditions and fi

    Jan 5, 2026 · Penalty $1,280

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings. respondent failed to comply with commissioner's order to correct the violating conditions and fi

    Jan 5, 2026 · Penalty $1,280

    Active
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  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioner order to file a certificate of correction with the department of building respondent failed to file a certificate of correction for the violation 35681385y issued on 11/12/20

    Jul 15, 2025 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order to file a certificate of correction with department of buildings respondent failed to file a certificate of correction for violation 35681384m issued on 11/12/2024

    Jul 15, 2025 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo illegal occupancy noted at 1st floor occupied as a message parlor with 6 massage room with four massage table oil,towels.previous 35681384m rem:discontinue illegal occ

    Jul 15, 2025 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Illegal use in a commercial district unlicense physical treatment establishment is operating in a c4-5 district on the first floor level as per zr 12-10 noted a front massause who is not a healthcare profession

    Jul 15, 2025 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Filed a certificate of correction or other related material containing material false statement respondent file a certificate of correction on 1/22/2028 for nov 356813894m upon inspection 1 found that the condi

    Jul 15, 2025 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Filed a certificate of correction or other material containing false statement respondent file a certificate of correction on 1/22/2025 for nov 35681385y upon inspection i found that the condition which respond

    Jul 15, 2025 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by certificate of occupancy no#54377.illegal occupancy noted:at 1st floor occupied as a massage parlor with 6 massage rooms,massage tables,oils,towels & towel heating machine.

    Nov 12, 2024 · Penalty $6,280

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Illegal use in a commercial district c4-5 district unlicensed physicaltreatment establishment is operating in a c4-5 district on the 1st floor level.as per zr 12-10 noted:a female massause who is not a healthca

    Nov 12, 2024 · Penalty $3,155

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Illegal use in a cu-5 district unlicensed physical treatment establishment is operating in a cu-5 district on the 1st floor as per zr 12-10.noted:a female massage who is not a health care professional licensed

    Jan 27, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o#15982.illegal occupancy noted:1st floor illegally occupied as a massage parlor with 6 massage rooms/tables known as shun fa.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Jan 27, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit. noted: 2 window signs,each approx 9sf & w/identicalinscriptions"shunfa relaxing" & including various pricing for diffent massages,was done w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/notice of violation.

    Aug 26, 2015 · Penalty $100

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit. illegal work noted: 1st fl store front having for commercial space "shun fa" erected illuminate window's signs. w/o 1st obtaining dob permit. remedy: stop all work. obtain permit.

    Mar 15, 2013 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o permit.noted:2'x8' (approx) vinyl sign installed over entry doorway w/text "shun fa relaxing center" remedy: obtain permit if feasible or remove sign.

    Jan 11, 2013 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted-altered store to create check cashing place. new sheet-rock wall, bullet proof glass. new tile floor and bathroom. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or restore--

    Feb 22, 1995 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 5, 2026 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 21, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 15, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 1, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 1, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 1, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 3, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 12, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Mar 6, 2015 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 13, 2014 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    May 22, 2009 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Mar 2, 2006 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • General

    Fire-escape

    Feb 5, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C7)
Year built
1875
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 / 73
Assessed value
$1,940,850
Landmark / historic district
Greenwich Village Historic District

HPD registration #118117, last renewed Nov 25, 2025.

Questions about 59 West 8 Street

Who owns 59 West 8 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Roosterbrook Associates I, LLC.

Does 59 West 8 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 38 housing violations at this property.

Is 59 West 8 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 5 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 31% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 59 West 8 Street built?

City records list 1875 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 59 West 8 Street?

It has 16 residential units and 18 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.