540 8 Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10018BBL 1-00787-0001Map

540 8 Avenue is an office building built in 1925 in Manhattan, 10018. The owner of record is 265 W 37 Owner LLC. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 807
ECB violations: 99
HPD complaints: 0

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.

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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 · 807

High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 internal hgh pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 internal hgh pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 internal hgh pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 internal hgh pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 internal hgh pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 internal hgh pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 internal hgh pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 internal hgh pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 internal hgh pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 internal hgh pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
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High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 internal hgh pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 internal hgh pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 internal hgh pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 internal hgh pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 internal hgh pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 internal hgh pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 internal hgh pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 internal hgh pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external hgh pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external hgh pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external hgh pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external hgh pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external hgh pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external hgh pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external hgh pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external hgh pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external hgh pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external hgh pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external hgh pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external hgh pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 internal hgh pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external hgh pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external hgh pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external hgh pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external hgh pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external hgh pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external hgh pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external hgh pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external hgh pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external hgh pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external hgh pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external hgh pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external hgh pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external hgh pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external hgh pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external hgh pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external hgh pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external hgh pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external hgh pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external hgh pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 99

Class - 1
I observed installation of three new illuminated signs "barbie dunkin' dreamhouse" with and approximately dimensions of (l6'xw4"xh5') and (l12"xw12"xh7') without an electrical permit on file., obtain permit; ob
Jun 17, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Class - 2
I observed in "barbie dunkin' dream house" installation/replacements of light fixtures throughout the store without an electrical permit on file, obtain permit; obtain electrical permit
Jun 17, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Observed sidewalk shed in place at exp#1&4 not as per drawings. observed drawings calls for 20ft high shed with 3x2" horizontal bracing (pipe) on each sidewalk shed bay. while on site observed missing the horiz
Oct 15, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
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Class - 2
At time of inspection observed sidewalk shed erected at exposure #1- .observed no light under the sidewalk shed create an unsafe condition for pedestrian 3307.6.4.8 light ..
Jun 28, 2024 · Penalty $2,400
Active
Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioners order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings of buildings for violating conditions cited in violation#34378357z issued on 11/22/02 pursuant to
Aug 17, 2021
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Class - 2
Pedestrian protection doesn't meet code specifications @time of inspection responding to complaint on 23stybldg observed,@exp1,sidewalk shedin place observed bolts&screw w/o caps&sharp edges,bolts&sharp edges w
Jan 28, 2021 · Penalty $2,430
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Class - 2
Failure to maintain/display on site documents required by bc chapter 33.at time of inspection on an active jobsite of a 23 story exist building,observed suspended scaffold in use installed unit c-hooks at exp#1
Aug 26, 2020
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Class - 2
Failure to provide approved plans at jobsite at time of inspection on an active jobsite of a 23 story existing building observed facade repars with suspended scaffold(c-hook)in progress at exp#1 & 2.upon reques
Aug 26, 2020
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Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specification.at itme of imy inspection i observed sidewalk shed in place with(5 rotten mudsills atexpo#1 and missing cross bar.creating a hazardous condition for sidewa
Jan 22, 2020 · Penalty $2,400
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Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specification:sidewalk shed maintenance. at the time of my inspection of a proposed 23 story alteration i observed issues w/ the sws. the mudsills are deteriorating. som
Dec 30, 2019 · Penalty $10,000
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Class - 1
Failure to take adequate required measures to secure public safety from documented unsafe facade. as per 1rcny 103-04. as noted above:-at the time of inspection i observed on exposure#1 south elevation:damaged,
Mar 22, 2019 · Penalty $10,000
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Class - 2
Failure to file acceptable cycle 8b repoprt indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial facade report required by 28-302.5 for control # 801707. remedy: file acceptable report.
Aug 1, 2018 · Penalty $3,125
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Class - 2
Sec. 42-411 failure ti comply w/uses located w/i a completely enclosedbldg in a m-1 zoning districts. noted: illegally exists store merchandise for sale to the public on step wheeled display & handers,partially
Aug 1, 2014
Resolve
Class - 1
28-116.4.1: 97r07,45r07: 97;failure to obtain cert of compliance. no report of inspection submitted to dob & no witnessing of test by dob. rem:contact dob to schedule test to obtain cert of compliance for ebn 7
May 31, 2012 · Penalty $1,600
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Class - 1
100i/k10/11 05b07 34o02 100i10 km07 100h/i11 01i10 38#09 77x10 53o02 77o02 75k10 76x10 76i11. 100-sb lock damaged/rusted/ 05-provide 2nd handle on gate. 34-clean door hoistway. 100-repair communication button i
Feb 17, 2012 · Penalty $1,000
Active
Class - 3
98bb05. 98bb- file & perform 5 yr test, tag expired
Jul 28, 2010 · Penalty $200
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Class - 1
Failure to perform safe/proper inspection of suspended scaffold. notedno continuity of daily inspection in daily inspection log. prior inspection altered to reflect current date 4/20. remedy: conform to safety
Apr 22, 2010 · Penalty $2,400
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Class - 1
Inadequate safety measures operation of hoisting equipment in unsafe manner. noted: multiple tie back cables and life lines all attached tosingle (double wrap) 5/16" cable at bulkhead. remedy: conform to code
Apr 22, 2010 · Penalty $4,800
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Class - 3
36. sussman electrical minature 8cr 8kw 2008 6509 36 referenced electrical high pressure steam boiler isn't registered on the dob database respondent must file application and obtain sign-off to legalize the
Mar 25, 2009 · Penalty $200
Active
Class - 3
36.50d.50a.50c sussman minature electrical box 17kw mb 124455 36 references electrical minature steam boiler in operation isn't registered on the sob data base file application and obtain sign off to legalize
Mar 25, 2009 · Penalty $200
Active
Non-hazardous
50a,50b.fulton v.t blr,10hp,nb 69874,gas,1994.50a-inadequate structuresupport of the loaded flue pipe system installed on the referenced boiler.provide a heavy duty rod hanger attached to the boiler room ceilin
Mar 17, 2008 · Penalty $180
Active
Non-hazardous
18a,b.fulton v.t. blr 10hp nb 65252, gas, 1992.18a,b-scale accumulation corrosion & leakage at upper & lower handholes.flush boiler & regasket openings for compliance
Mar 17, 2008 · Penalty $180
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Non-hazardous
36,50a.reimers hp miniature electric blr 6kw.36-referenced boiler is not registered on the dob database.respondent must file for & obtain a signed off 900a & schedule c to validate the boiler registration.50a-
Jan 19, 2008 · Penalty $350
Active
Non-hazardous
36,5a.electric hp steam boiler,miniature(36)referenced boiler is not registerd on the dob database.respondent is required to obtain a signedoff 900a & schedule c to validate registration.6a-steam leakage at the
Jan 19, 2008 · Penalty $350
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Non-hazardous
50a.b.c.fulton vt blr 15hp,nb 65660,gas 1992.50a-secondary low water cut off manual reset switch disconnected.restore the switch to the tripcircuit in the boiler control panel.50b-air compressor motor drive sha
Jan 16, 2008 · Penalty $180
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Non-hazardous
36,50a,b.reimers electric miniature hp steam blr.4 -5 slw.36-referenced boiler not registered on the dob database.respondent must obtain signed off 900a & schedule c to legalize commercial boiler.50a-low water
Jan 12, 2008 · Penalty $350
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Non-hazardous
50a,b,c.fulton vt blr.10hp,nb 41279,gas fired,1982.50a-section of blowdown drain piping corroded.replace defective pipe fittings.50b-steam pressure gauge has a dial range of 0-160 psi.install a replacement o-30
Jan 12, 2008 · Penalty $180
Active
Non-hazardous
50. fulton v.t. boiler 6 hp, nb46981, gas 1985. 50- improper arrangement of the blowdown valves on the high pessure steam boiler. install a screw type (slow) valve at the outlet end of the blowdown line for cod
Apr 19, 2006
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Non-hazardous
50a/50c/50b. fulton v.t. voiler, 15hp, nb65660 gas, 1992. 50a- secondary low water manual reset switch disconnected. re-connect switch in boiler control panel. 50b- no protective guard in place, on the drive s
Apr 18, 2006 · Penalty $180
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Non-hazardous
50a,50b/ fucton v.t. boiler, 10hp, nb 69573, gas, 1994/ 50a-improper arrangement of the browdown valves. install a screw type (slow) valve at the outlet end of the browdown line/50b-no protective guard over the
Apr 17, 2006
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Non-hazardous
50/ fucton v.t. boiler, 10hp, nb 60612, gas, 50-no protective guard over the drive shaft coupling of the boiler's air compressor motor.
Apr 17, 2006
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Non-hazardous
50/ fucton v.t. boiler, 10hp, nb65001, gas, 1992. 50-broken sandard strap hanger on the flue pipe. replace with a heavy duty rod hanger
Apr 17, 2006
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Non-hazardous
44c 50b 50a 50c fulton vt boiler, 10hp, nb69874, gas, 1994 50a corroded steam stop valve. replace. 50b no secondary screw-type valve on the blowndown line. 50c deficient structure supports on the flue pipe. ins
Jul 7, 2004 · Penalty $180
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Non-hazardous
18ab 50a 50c 34a 50b fulton vt boiler, 10hp, nb62159, gas, 1991 50a blowdown line corroded & valves in wrong positions. reposition screw-type gate valve at the discharge end of the line. 50b no structural suppo
Jul 7, 2004
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Non-hazardous
44c 50b 50a fulton vt boiler, 10hp, nb64104, gas 1992 50a deficient structure support of the flue pipe system. install heavy duty manger to the boiler room ceiling. 50b improper arrangement of the blowdown valv
Jul 7, 2004 · Penalty $180
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Non-hazardous
50a 50c 50e 50b 50d fulton vt boiler, 10hp, nb72433, gas, 1995 50a inadequate structural support for the flue pipe. install heavy duty hanger to boiler room ceiling. 50b improper arrangement of the blowndown va
Jul 7, 2004
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Non-hazardous
50a 50c 50b fulton vt boiler, 10hp, nb68979, gas, 1993 50a inadequate structural support on the flue pipe system. installed a heavy duty hanger attached to the boiler room ceiling. 50b improper arrangement of
Jul 7, 2004 · Penalty $180
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Non-hazardous
18ab 50a 48ab 50b fulton vt boiler, 10hp, nb41279, gas-fired, 1982 50asteam pressure gauge has a dial range of 0-160psi pressure gauge must have a range of 0-300psi for code compliance. 50b no secondarty sdrew
Jul 6, 2004 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Non-hazardous
18ab 50b 50a fulton vt boiler 10hp, nb65252, gas 1992 50a corroded & leaking feed water incet line near check valve 50b no secondary screw-type shut off valve on the blowdown line. 18ab corrosion & leakage at u
Jul 6, 2004 · Penalty $350
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Non-hazardous
48ab 50b 50a 50c fulton vt boiler, 10hp, nb25689, gas-fired, 1971 50a secondary low water cut off manual reset switch disconnected and removed. 50b no secondary screw-type shot off valve on the blowdown line 50
Jul 6, 2004 · Penalty $180
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Non-hazardous
18ab 48ab 50b 50d 34b 50a 50c fulton vt boiler, 10hp, nb30837, gas-fi red, 1973. 50a no secondary screw-type shut off valve on the blow down line. 50b secondary low water cut off manual reset switch disconnecte
Jul 6, 2004 · Penalty $180
Active
Non-hazardous
Filing a false statement of correction with nyc dob.prior ecb 34399936x issued 10/24/03.found in violation 12/18/03 for illegal occupancy of northern most 1st floor mezz as an adult cabaret has filed a certific
Jul 2, 2004
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Non-hazardous
(1)operation of northern most 1st floor mezzanine as a place of assembly (2)operation of a strip club on northern most 1st floor mezz (whereemployees routinely reval/expose specified an atomical areas as det in
Jul 2, 2004
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Non-hazardous
50a/50b fulton v.t. boiler, 10hp, nb 65494, gas; 1992 50a no structural support on the flue pipe. install heavy duty hanger to boiler room ceiling 50b no secondary screw-type valve on the browdown line.
Jun 30, 2004 · Penalty $180
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Non-hazardous
50a/50b fulton v.t. boiler 15 hp, nb 65660, gas, 1992 50a inadequate structural support of the flue pipe. install heavy duty hanger to boiler room ceiling. 50b improper arrangement of blowdown valves. install
Jun 30, 2004 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Non-hazardous
50a/50b fulton v.t. blr 10hp, nb 69573, gas, 1994 50a no structural support on the flue pipe. install heavy duty hanger to boiler room ceiling. 50b no discharge pipe on the safety valve.
Jun 30, 2004
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Non-hazardous
50a/50b 50c/16 fulton v.t. boiler, 10hp, nb 44911, gas, 1984 50a inadequate support of the boiler flue pipe system. flue pipe with draft inducer hung from sewer piping in boiler room. install heavy duty hanger
Jun 30, 2004
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Non-hazardous
50a fulton vertibrates blr. 10hp, nb 60612, gas, 1990 50a improper arrangement of brow down valves. switch existing valves around to place screw-type gate valve at the discharge end of the line.
Jun 30, 2004 · Penalty $180
Active
Non-hazardous
50a/50b fulton v.t. boiler, 10hp, nb 65001, gas, 1992 50a improper arrangement of browdown valves. switch valves around and re-position screw-type valve at the outlet end of the line 50b no discharge pipie on
Jun 30, 2004
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Non-hazardous
38l10/1b10/16b1/83o2/31h10/51k11/71m7/21m7/11m7/38b10/71b11/73b1/37a9.38l10=repair inspection top of cpc/01-b-10 repair alarm on stop switch./adjust door closers on hoistway doors/provide missing toe guard.21-m
Feb 3, 2004 · Penalty $350
Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

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: 1925
Floors: 23
Residential units: —
Building area: 225,858 ft²
Lot area: 9,875 ft²
Zoning: M1-9A
Community board: 105
Council district: 3
Block / lot: 787 / 1
Assessed value: $14,974,200
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 540 8 Avenue

Who owns 540 8 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 265 W 37 Owner LLC.

Does 540 8 Avenue have violations?

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

Is 540 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 540 8 Avenue built?

City records list 1925 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.