531 8 Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10018BBL 1-00760-0043Map

531 8 Avenue is an office building built in 1927 in Manhattan, 10018. The owner of record is 535 Eighth Avenue LLC. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 97
ECB violations: 68
HPD complaints: 2

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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No HPD violations

HPD has not cited this building.

Good

No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

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Violations

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HPD housing violations · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 97

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2023)
Jun 23, 2024
Dob violation - active
Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Cycle 9b unsafe report filed
Jan 27, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2021
Aug 21, 2022
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 12, 2021
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 12, 2021
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 12, 2021
Dob violation - active
Sprinkler none
Failed to file final sprinkler report by july 1, 2019
Nov 12, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Facade safety program facade required
Fisp-facade safety program facade required
Jul 5, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed

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Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 31, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 31, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 31, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
Cease use
Jan 31, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 31, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 25, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 25, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 25, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 25, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 25, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 16, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 16, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 16, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 16, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 16, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 10, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 10, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 10, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 10, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 10, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2011 inspection/test
Oct 1, 2012
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 17, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 17, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 17, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 17, 2011
Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 68

Class - 1
At time of inspection at 21 story occupied building alteration site obserbed facade work in progress. upon request to see tenant protection plan none was provide by qsp. i further researched in bis/dow now n
Mar 1, 2023
Resolve
Class - 2
Sec. 27-929.1 failure to complete the installation of a full system ofautomatic sprinklers & file a final sprinkler report prepared by a registered design professional in an office bldg 100 feet or more in heig
Dec 10, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to file annual cert. that cooling tower 1000005187 has been inspected, tested, & desinfected, & that a maintenance plan has been developed & implemented by november 1, 2016, remedy: file annual certific
Jun 20, 2017 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioner. in 2/2/2017, 4/10/2017, 2 violations was issue to the respondent. the respondent failed to comply w/ electrical code# 27-3018(b), 28-201.1(ecb's
Jun 7, 2017 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in nov 35228205m issued on 02/02/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1, 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. nov sites electrical work w/o a permit. the entire
Apr 10, 2017 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Class - 1
Electrical wrk w/out a permit.the entire store:sub panels,branch circuits wiring,receptables outlets,switches,lighting fixtures,hupc"please note"m386645,m383648.docs not covered the above electrical wrk.rem:obt
Feb 2, 2017 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Class - 2
97b10.98bb05.42a11.97b10 elevator 1p14908 not running at 350fpm repair98bb05 file & perform 5yr test 42a11 replace defective fuses on controller
Jan 5, 2009 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Class - 2
97b10.98bb05.42a11.97b10 elevator 1p14909 not running at 350fpm repair98bb05 file & perform 5yr test 42a11 replace defective fuses on controller
Jan 5, 2009 · Penalty $500
Active
Class - 1
Cu 45l10 45l10 repair defective governor when completed call dob for rreinspection 212 566-5542
Dec 31, 2008 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Cu 45l10.76l11 45l10 repair defective governor 76l11 replace defectiveunder car tillar rope when items are corrected call dob for reinspection call 212 5665542
Dec 31, 2008 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve

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Class - 1
Failure to file affidavits and/or comply with other requirements set 4th for photoluminescent exit path marking. remedy: comply with requirements of reference standards (rs) 6-1.
Sep 25, 2008 · Penalty $12,000
Active
Non-hazardous
Outdoor advertising company failure to obtain permit for outdoor advertising sign. remedy: remove illegal signage.
Sep 8, 2007 · Penalty $1,500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Property owner acting as an outdoor advertising company failure to obtain valid oac registration # while engaging in outdoor advertising business. remedy: remove illegal signage or register as an oac.
Sep 8, 2007
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Outdoor advertising company w/ outdoor advertising sign exceeds the maximum surface area of 1200 sq ft. zoning district of m1-6. remedy: remove illegal signage.
Sep 8, 2007 · Penalty $1,500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Outdoor advertising company failure to affix decal bearing mea # of ulclassification mark to outdoor advertising sign. remedy: remove illegal signage.
Sep 8, 2007
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Outdoor advertising failure to affix date of install to outdoor advertising sign. remedy: remove illegal signage.
Sep 8, 2007
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Outdoor advertising company failure to submit affidavit that outdoor advertising sign is made from fire retardant or non combustible. remedyremove illegal signage.
Sep 8, 2007
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Property owner acting as an outdoor advertising company failure to obtain valid oac registration number while engaging in outdoor advertising business. remedy:remove illegal signage.
Mar 18, 2007
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Outdoor advertising company failure to affix decal bearing mea number of ul classification mark to outdoor advertising sign. remedy:remove illegal signage.
Mar 18, 2007
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Outdoor advertising company failure to affix date of install to outdoor advertising sign.remedy:remove illegal signage.
Mar 18, 2007
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Outdoor advertising company failure to submit affidavit that outdoor advertising sign is made from fire retardant or non-combustible material.remedy:remove illegal signage.
Mar 18, 2007
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Outdoor advertising company w/outdoor advertising sign exceeds the maximum surface area of 1200sq ft zoning district of m1-6.remedy:remove illegal signage.
Mar 18, 2007 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Outdoor advertising company failure to obtain permit for outdoor advertising sign. remedy: remove illegal signage.
Mar 18, 2007 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Non-hazardous
34a 1995 fulton natl bd 72711
Dec 10, 2004
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building. extensive damage to parapet gutter on the east elevation. remedy: make area safe, secure gutter, repair and replace included all damage facade, obtain all the necessary
Nov 29, 2004 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall. defect is: metal cornice at north east corner is no longer properly secured and is hanging down approx. 10". remedy: make safe immediatly make all necessary repairs
Aug 31, 2004 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Non-hazardous
56e07/73d06 56-eliminate nnoise & vibration from hoist motor 73-provide reg.comp. chain loop(with loop over 5 hour)
Oct 22, 2003 · Penalty $880
Resolve
Non-hazardous
56e10(56)-eliminate noise vibration from noise motor(73)provider reg corp chain loop (with loop over 5 hour) under car.
Oct 22, 2003 · Penalty $880
Resolve
Non-hazardous
16m11/16l10/11d06/25d06/66p07/84b07/57f10(16)replace missing fascias below 1-b 5b fls.(16l)-close up space & repair door & handle at 5b floor(11)cover holes in car sw cover(25)-lock from top(66)prov means of ac
Oct 21, 2003 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Hazardous
39,d,07 64,d,07 66,q,07 56,e,10 73,d,2 39 install hand hold railing at top of motor room access ladder install guard at sides of cutrails facing pit door 56 eliminate vibration from brick motor bewings 73 lease
Jun 24, 2003 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Hazardous
56,e,07 03,b,07 73,d,06 56,eliminate noise vibration from hoist motor install expacing plate in cab 73 provide required comp chain loop with loop over 5 hook under car and remove 5 hool from cut hitch dead and
Jun 23, 2003 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Hazardous
56,b,07 03,b,07 73,d,06 56 run car at rated speed 63 install expired plate in cab 73 provide required comp candin loop with loop over 5 hook under car and remove 5 hook from cut 4itch dead end chain at cut fram
Jun 23, 2003 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Plumbing work without a permit sprinkle relocation and/or addition in basement and 1st fl remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or return back to legal condition.
May 25, 2000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
52m,46q,50y,6h,74i. missing cooling contact, front rope guard provide rope guard. machine oil leak property seal leak. basement hall door damaged gibs (repair), basement door saddle damaged.
Dec 10, 1999 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Non-hazardous
75u,50y,46q. no five year test tag, property tag. machine oil leak properly seal leak. no rope guard (front) provide rope guard.
Dec 10, 1999 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Non-hazardous
74d 46o 50y 22d 05j 15j 36d 53b 55x 30o 35o 05 j 11 car door gate not closing property 74 d 06 secured all electrical exposed wiring and provide covers 22 d secure to emengerncy
Apr 26, 1999 · Penalty $880
Resolve
Non-hazardous
30o 37r 52d 07h 09h 16h 6o 35o 31r 37 d 09 removed wire jumper from the controller 52 d 06 secured lace up and provide covers for brake wiring 31 r 09 removed extenting of wiring from controller to continue or
Apr 26, 1999 · Penalty $880
Resolve
Non-hazardous
09h 16h 30o 35o 50o 53b 28h 55x 258 h 11 guide worn and elevator makes noise 1st offense all other items above are not covected 2nd offense
Apr 26, 1999 · Penalty $880
Resolve
Non-hazardous
73x 73 x 11 put elevator back into service and call dob elevator divison 212 312 8745 to arrage for complete inspection at this elevator
Apr 26, 1999
Resolve
Non-hazardous
22d 11q 05j 15j 15b 55x 50y 36d 23u 35o 30o 15 j 11 hoist way door has wide space between the door and door front
Apr 26, 1999 · Penalty $880
Resolve
Non-hazardous
9h11,16h11,30o2,35o2,37r9,52d6,46o2. 37-removed jumper from the controller. 52-provide cover for brake coil wiring.
Jan 8, 1999
Resolve
Non-hazardous
5j11,22d6,15j11,35o2,50y11,30o2,36d10,46o2,55x11,53b7,74d6. 5-car doorgate needs repair. 22-top emergency exit not secured. 36-machine brakecover missing. 74-in mr secure all electrical exposed wiring & install
Jan 8, 1999
Resolve
Non-hazardous
5j11,15j11,15b11,22d6,23u16,35o2,36d10,11q3,52d3,30o2,57o2,55x11,50y1115j-hoistway door has wide gap between fast speed & slow speed door. 15b-not closing properly. 36-secure secondary machine rm door.
Jan 8, 1999
Resolve
Non-hazardous
9h11,16h12,30o2,35o2,36d6,50o2,50y2,53b7,55x11,74m7. 74-provide ladderfor secondary motor rm fl.
Jan 8, 1999
Resolve
Non-hazardous
73x11-put elevator back into service for complete inspection. also provide guard in the hoistway when you work on device #1p14907 or workon device #1p14906. also removed all extension of wires going to the
Jan 8, 1999
Resolve
Non-hazardous
73r#. work without permit. remedy: file for to obtain permit, have test by this dept. call d.o.b. (212-312-8738) for appointment
Dec 3, 1998 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Hazardous
18n11. car runs with door opened. interlock bypassed - cease use of elevator.
Sep 24, 1997 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
75u5,46l12,37r9,50y14. current 5 year test. perform and file. change hoist ropes. remove jumper 54-ins4 from control. properly seal machine
Sep 24, 1997 · Penalty $200
Resolve
Non-hazardous
75u5,50y14. current 5 year test. perform and file. seal and clean machine.
Sep 24, 1997 · Penalty $200
Resolve
Non-hazardous
75u5,37r9,50y14,37d6. current 5 year test. perform and file. remove jumper from controller. properly seal and clean machine. mount resistor to controller.
Sep 24, 1997 · Penalty $200
Resolve

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 26, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 26, 2022 · 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: Office building (O4)
Year built: 1927
Floors: 20
Residential units: —
Building area: 137,003 ft²
Lot area: 7,400 ft²
Zoning: M1-9A/R12
Community board: 104
Council district: 3
Block / lot: 760 / 43
Assessed value: $10,025,100
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 531 8 Avenue

Who owns 531 8 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 535 Eighth Avenue LLC.

Does 531 8 Avenue have violations?

NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

Is 531 8 Avenue rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 531 8 Avenue built?

City records list 1927 as the year it was built.

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