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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 7, 2024

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 25% of the building's 20 apartments

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 · 48

  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of hook and eye, installed at building entrance door

    May 7, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    § 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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  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly secure the loose hand rail at public hall stairs, 2nd story, section at south

    Aug 12, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    § 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

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

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.