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
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
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 · 38
- 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. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 11, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 29, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 13, 2026
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. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 13, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latchset at bulkhead door to roof
Jan 13, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Jan 13, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening barrel bolt capable of being padlocked at bulkhead door , 5th story
Jan 6, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of large carpet roll up at public hall stairs, 5th story
Jan 6, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at bulkhead , 5th story
Jan 6, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Nov 17, 2025
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.
Jun 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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, 2024
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.
Nov 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye installed at building entrance door , 1st story
Nov 4, 2023
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.
Mar 15, 2023
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.
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 - 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.
Oct 9, 2018
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.
Oct 26, 2016
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.
Feb 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - 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 at public hall, 1st story
May 13, 2002
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at door to rear yard at public hall
Sep 8, 2001
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective building entrance door at public hall
Aug 22, 2001
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - 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 , at boiler room, cellar
Jun 17, 2000
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.