178 8 Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10011BBL 1-00769-0001Map
Owner of record: Eighth-19th Co. LLC
178 8 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1887 in Manhattan, 10011. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Eighth-19th Co. LLC. HPD has recorded 48 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2024. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 48
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 16
- HPD complaints
- 22
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 48
- CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of hook and eye, installed at building entrance door
May 7, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of hook and eye,installed at vestibule door , 1st story
May 7, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of a/c unit installed at fire escape window in the 1st room from east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , 1st section from north at east
Apr 2, 2024 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , 1st section from north at east
Apr 2, 2024 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of 2 motion dead bolt lock at door in the entrance located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 19, 2024 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 19, 2024 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 16 sq ft at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 1, 2023 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 1, 2023 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 1, 2023 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wooden structure erected at building west
Feb 22, 2023
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening hasp and staple capable of being padlocked at door at structure created obstructing egress from drop ladder at building west
Feb 22, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective spring balanace upper window sash at fire escape window in the 1st room from north located at apt 5s, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 5S
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at south
Dec 17, 2022 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 7, 2022 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 7, 2022 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation steam riser in the foyer located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 7, 2022 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 7, 2022 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 7, 2022 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of raised ceramic tile creating trip hazard in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 7, 2022 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls in the private hallway located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 7, 2022 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation steam riser in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 7, 2022 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling (8 sq.ft.) and west wall (2 sq.ft.) in the bathroom located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at south
Aug 12, 2019 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at south
Aug 12, 2019 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at ceiling around heat riser and cold and hot water risers in the bathroom located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at south
Aug 12, 2019 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at south
Aug 12, 2019 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at south
Aug 12, 2019 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose hand rail at public hall stairs, 2nd story, section at south
Aug 12, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at south
Aug 12, 2019 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at south
Aug 12, 2019 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective sash chains at lower sash of east window in the kitchen located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at south
Aug 12, 2019 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following minimum of 100 watts as required(light fixture(s) present). at front areaway
Jun 30, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 9, 2017 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing south ceiling light fixture in the private hallway located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 9, 2017 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Aug 2, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 14, 2016 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood window stool in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 14, 2016 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 14, 2016 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 14, 2016 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 14, 2016 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 14, 2016 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 14, 2016 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall, 5th sty north east scetion public hall.
Jul 27, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material at north wall approx. 2 sq.ft. at 5th sty north east scetion public hall.
Jul 27, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate ' located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 5, 2009 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective balance spring bottom sash east and west window in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 5, 2009 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective balance spring bottom sash east window in the kitchen located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 5, 2009 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective west window at bottom sash in the kitchen located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 5, 2009 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration original bathroom extended sealing secondary entrance 5 sty north section southwest apt 5s. , section '' ''
Jul 28, 1999 · Apt 5S
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 9
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Zoning none
Z-zoning none
Jun 24, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Jan 10, 1991
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 27, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 28, 1989
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 6, 1988
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 6, 1988
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 16
- Class - 1
Filed a certificate,form,application etc,containing a material false statement work noted:owner falsely filed a pw1 of alt2 application #140605682 on line #26 stating "no"for housing accommodations subject is
Mar 21, 2017 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted at roof level. demolished brick parapet walls and installed new ones. at approx. 10 brick courses with copper flashings t.o. (2) erected new brick chimney in place of old one. (3)
Mar 22, 2006 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Use installtion of plumbing materialsor equipment which do not comply with rs-16. location:cellar-cellar stairway 2 meter (gas) installed at landing. remedy:remove non-complying materials or equipment
Apr 8, 2003 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Expired permit : at time of inspection alteration permit # 102618758 of the above address expired interior walls was taken down however as per d.o.b. records the permits is not been renewed " stop all work" rem
Jul 18, 2002 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit: work noted: removal of interior materials ,concrete floor,walls and ceiling studs creating new space by installing new wood stud walls with wonder board and ceramic tiles covering .new pl
Apr 20, 2000 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a pemrit :work noted: work noted: erected a large walk in freezer in cellar with no permit .remedy: obtain equipment work permit from bldg.dept. or move walk in freezer
Apr 20, 2000 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. remedy: obtain a permit and approvals if feasible/restore to prior legal use.
Dec 5, 1989 · Penalty $125
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide approved plans at premises at time of inspection bn 8425/89 permit 28115/89 exp 10/31/89 location apt 2e front. remedy provide approved plans at site for inspection
Sep 14, 1989
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit noted interior demolition of existing fire rated material partitions new bathrooms hazardous kitchen changing rooms by sealing doorways location apt 2e. remedy stop all work obtain a permi
Aug 28, 1989 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit noted created a stairway to bsmt partitions kitchen & proporation room no fire rated ceilings suspended ceilings new store front causing a hazardous condition location store front
Aug 28, 1989 · Penalty $250
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Work without variance work noted alteration to partitions in apt 2e second floor front remedy stop all work before 7am & after 6 pm mon - fri & at all times on sat-sun unless a variance is obtained
Aug 24, 1989 · Penalty $100
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit stop work order noted interior partitions suspended ceiling new stroefront removal of ceiling fire rating at rear center. remedy obtain a permit and approvals from this dept
Aug 9, 1989 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain interior noted fire rated public hallway partitionis broken & missing causing a hazardous condition location bsmt public hallway remedy make all necessary repairs to the satisfaction of dept
Aug 9, 1989 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work does not conform to approved plans bn9576/87 noted basement area partitions work area exceeding scope of work. remedy amend plans to indicate on built conditions or restore to approved plans
Aug 9, 1989
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit noted steel stairs to create a mezzazome partitions new bathroom location second store east aka 265a remedy obtain a permit and approvals from this dept or restore to its legal condition
Aug 1, 1989
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit: work noted: new partitions and plumbing installed at various locations of 2nd sty. southwest center apt. remedy: obtain a permit.
Oct 18, 1988 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 1, 2024 · Apt 4C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 29, 2024 · Apt 4C
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Sep 7, 2022 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 7, 2022 · Apt 2C
Close - General
Cabinet
Sep 7, 2022 · Apt 2C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 7, 2022 · Apt 2C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 7, 2016 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 7, 2016 · Apt 2C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 7, 2016 · Apt 2C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 7, 2016 · Apt 2C
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 7, 2016 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 2, 2014 · Apt 2E
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 2, 2014 · Apt 2E
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 2, 2014 · Apt 2E
Close - General
Windows
Sep 28, 2009 · Apt 3E
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 24, 2007 · Apt 5N
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 24, 2007 · Apt 5N
Close - Construction
Rain leader
Jan 9, 2005 · Apt 3D
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 9, 2005 · Apt 3D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 27, 2004 · Apt 3-D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 27, 2003 · Apt 3-D
Close - General
Windows
Sep 17, 2003 · Apt 3-D
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1887
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 20,312 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,560 ft²
- Zoning
- C1-6A
- Community board
- 104
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 769 / 1
- Assessed value
- $3,316,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #115460, last renewed Jul 18, 2025.
Questions about 178 8 Avenue
Who owns 178 8 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Eighth-19th Co. LLC.
Does 178 8 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 48 housing violations at this property.
Is 178 8 Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 5 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 25% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 178 8 Avenue built?
City records list 1887 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 178 8 Avenue?
It has 20 residential units and 24 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.