791 8 Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10019BBL 1-01039-0029Map
Owner of record: 791 Eighth Avenue LLC
791 8 Avenue is a hotel built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10019. It has 40 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 791 Eighth Avenue LLC. HPD has recorded 33 housing violations here, most recently on February 12, 2024. 9 of the 33 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 42 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 33
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 10
- HPD complaints
- 83
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 · 33
- BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs in the room located at b-room 25, 3rd story, 3rd b-room from south at west , section at north
Feb 12, 2024 · Apt 25
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door hinge in the room located at b-room 25, 3rd story, 3rd b-room from south at west , section at north
Feb 12, 2024 · Apt 25
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs in the room located at b-room 25, 3rd story, 3rd b-room from west at north , section at southwest
Jan 4, 2024 · Apt 25
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls in the room located at b-room 25, 3rd story, 3rd b-room from west at north , section at southwest
Jan 4, 2024 · Apt 25
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 39, 4th story, 7th apartment from west at north
Jan 2, 2024 · Apt 39
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 39, 4th story, 7th apartment from west at north
Jan 2, 2024 · Apt 39
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Jan 2, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 2nd story
Jan 2, 2024
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 1st room from north located at b-room 39, 4th story, 7th b-room from east at south
Dec 6, 2023 · Apt 39
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at front areaway leading to at boiler room
Dec 6, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130 degrees fahrenheit at hot water fixtures in the kitchenette located at b-room 39, 4th story, 7th b-room from east at south
Dec 6, 2023 · Apt 39
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the 7th entrance from east at south located at b-room 39, 4th story, 7th b-room from east at south
Dec 6, 2023 · Apt 39
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the room located at b-room 6, 2nd story, 2nd b-room from east at south
Dec 19, 2013 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the room located at b-room 38, 4th story, 5th b-room from east at south
Dec 19, 2013 · Apt 38
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the room located at b-room 40, 4th story, 6th b-room from east at south
Dec 19, 2013 · Apt 40
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Dec 19, 2013
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room in cellar
Dec 19, 2013
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle at entrance door in the room located at b-room 43, 4th story, 1st b-room from west at north
Jul 7, 2013 · Apt 43
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective one glass lite at the building entrance door at front areaway
May 28, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 43, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 28, 2013 · Apt 43
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 43, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 28, 2013 · Apt 43
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 43, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 28, 2013 · Apt 43
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 43, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 28, 2013 · Apt 43
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Provide under completed permit, water closet, washbasin, bathtub or shower for each 6 persons or remainder thereof for single room occupancy apts. at 3rd sty at public hall
Sep 11, 2006
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing on 1sty at public hall
Sep 11, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose handle at shower stall on west section at community bathroom, 4th story
Sep 11, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Provide under completed permit, water closet, washbasin, bathtub or shower for each 6 persons or remainder thereof for single room occupancy apts. at public hall , 4th story
Sep 11, 2006
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls at bulkhead at public hall
Jul 31, 2001
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors boiler room at cellar at west.
Jun 9, 1987
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing watchmen time dexta clock pub hall all stys.
Jun 9, 1987
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrance to 4 sty room 39.
Jun 9, 1987
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrance to 4 sty room 42.
Jun 9, 1987
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at basin 4 sty room 39.
Jun 9, 1987
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 7
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 16, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Owner to hire nyspe to submit report to [email protected] with in 5 days, addressing all cinditions w/plans, photos, recommending time frame and repairs to be completed.
Aug 5, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 25, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Zoning none
Z-zoning none
Nov 7, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Zoning none
Z-zoning none
Nov 7, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Zoning none
Z-zoning none
Aug 30, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 10
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building. building is in a state of disrepair with localized collapse of ceiling in apt#33, and in apt#32 sheetrock is bulging. the structural slab in apt#33 has cracks and loose concrete wi
Aug 5, 2024 · Penalty $1,280
Resolve - Class - 1
110.26 working space not provided for electrical equipment.i observed in the basement the main electrical equipment completely blocked by wooden shelves on both sides.the equipment cannot be properly worked on.
May 31, 2022 · Penalty $1,630
Resolve - Class - 2
Unsafe,unsuitable electrical equipment in use.i observed on the 3rd & 4th floor exit,emergency lights that are not in operation when tested.remedy:repair and/or replace.
May 31, 2022 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioners order contained in summons/violation # 35336427x issued on 6/11/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1rcny 102-01(d)(2).an acceptable certif
Mar 18, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35336426y issued on 06-11-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptable certificate has not been filed despite the
Mar 18, 2019 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. noted: observedat front of buildings facade (exp #1) on west 48 street side, step cracks in bricks underneath third floor window sill.rmdy: maintain
Jun 11, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. noted: observd at exp2 front of building, east of 301 entrance door, an apprx 5'wide x 15'long x 8'high wooden enclosurewas built for "new green emporium" deli and grocery where flowers dis
Jun 11, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. note: store awning approx 6'x3'x12' along sidewalk 10'high from ground level shown wording "green emporioum" & 2-245-7270dbd 791 co. 791 etc w/o a permit. remedy: obtain all required permits.
Apr 18, 2016 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Work after hours w/o variance permit contrary to 28-105.12.5 noted: @ 1st fl restaurant ("son brere") construction was in progress @ time of inspection w/o a variance permit. stop all work except make safe.
Mar 17, 2013 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain exterior building wall in that several sections of stucco coating have come loose from parapet at front facade and have fallen onto sidewalk. remaining stucco coating has cracks and is not p
Jul 21, 2010 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
May 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Apr 6, 2025 · Apt 2TOILL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Sep 26, 2024 · Apt PUBLIC
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 26, 2024 · Apt PUBLIC
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 6, 2024 · Apt 39
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 17
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 23, 2024 · Apt 25
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 23, 2024 · Apt 25
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 25
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 25
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 29, 2023 · Apt 25
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 29, 2023 · Apt 25
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 29, 2023 · Apt 25
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 10, 2023 · Apt 39
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 4, 2023 · Apt 39
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Apr 1, 2023 · Apt 23
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 23, 2023 · Apt 7
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Mar 23, 2023 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 23, 2023 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 23, 2023 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 23, 2023 · Apt 7
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 23, 2023 · Apt 7
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 23, 2023 · Apt 7
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 23, 2023 · Apt 7
Close - Electric
Wiring
Mar 23, 2023 · Apt 7
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 23, 2023 · Apt 7
Close - General
Janitor/super
Mar 23, 2023 · Apt 7
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 23, 2023 · Apt 7
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 23, 2023 · Apt 7
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 23, 2023 · Apt 7
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Mar 4, 2023 · Apt COMMUN
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 13, 2022 · Apt 39
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 11, 2022 · Apt 39
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Nov 8, 2022 · Apt 39
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 21, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 18, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 14, 2016 · Apt 23
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 14, 2016 · Apt 23
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 1, 2015 · Apt 17
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 8, 2015 · Apt 23
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 22, 2015 · Apt 43
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 10, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 1, 2014 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2014 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 7, 2014 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 17, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 24, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 24, 2013 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 24, 2013 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 13, 2013 · Apt 6
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Hotel (HR)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 40
- Building area
- 9,550 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- C6-4
- Community board
- 104
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 1039 / 29
- Assessed value
- $1,874,250
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #102646, last renewed Sep 16, 2025.
Questions about 791 8 Avenue
Who owns 791 8 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 791 Eighth Avenue LLC.
Does 791 8 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 33 housing violations at this property.
Is 791 8 Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 42 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 40 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 791 8 Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 791 8 Avenue?
It has 40 residential units and 44 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.