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879 8 Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10019BBL 1-01043-7502Map

Owner of record: 300 West 53 Assoc

879 8 Avenue is a condominium built in 1947 in Manhattan, 10019. It has 65 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 300 West 53 Assoc. HPD has recorded 48 housing violations here, most recently on June 4, 2025. 40 of the 48 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.

HPD violations
48
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
12

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 4, 2025

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
1
About 2% of the building's 65 apartments
Down from 2 in 2018

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

  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ,,, in the entrance located at apt 5h, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 9, 2022 · Apt 5H

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 5h, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 9, 2022 · Apt 5H

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range. in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    May 27, 2021 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Jun 18, 2018

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    § 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 frame missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 18, 2018

    Open — Invalid certification
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  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 18, 2018

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 18, 2018

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 18, 2018

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    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 sign missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 11, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Jun 11, 2018

    Open — Invalid certification
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Feb 3, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4j, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 22, 2007 · Apt 4J

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling rear in the private hallway located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 2, 2001 · Apt 3B

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 5 sty northeast apt 5f tenant mr michael , section '' ''

    Feb 5, 1998 · Apt 5F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 2 sty east apt 1u saxby. , section '' ''

    Jul 29, 1996 · Apt 1U

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 6 sty west apt 6a east section hayes , section '' ''

    Jul 29, 1993 · Apt 6A

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Provide handrail to 6 risers from street level to basement.

    Mar 14, 1991

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-20.08 adm code repair or replace the smoke detector defective north 5 sty section northeast apt 5f a vartanian. located at apt 5f

    Apr 8, 1988 · Apt 5F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 5 sty north section northeast apt 5f. located at apt 5f

    Apr 8, 1988 · Apt 5F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner 5 sty north section northeast apt 5f.

    Apr 8, 1988

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    D26-20.08 adm code repair or replace the smoke detector defective 5 sty west section southeast apt 5l a zonia. located at apt 5l

    Apr 8, 1988 · Apt 5L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 3 sty west section southeast apt 3l. located at apt 3l

    Apr 8, 1988 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors 5 sty east section northeast apt 5e entrance. located at apt 5e

    Apr 8, 1988 · Apt 5E

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    D26-20.08 adm code repair or replace the smoke detector defective 5 sty east section northeast apt 5e d cochran. located at apt 5e

    Apr 8, 1988 · Apt 5E

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors 6 sty west west section apt 6j entrance. located at apt 6j

    Apr 8, 1988 · Apt 6J

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 6 sty west west section apt 6j. located at apt 6j

    Apr 8, 1988 · Apt 6J

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    D26-20.08 adm code repair or replace the smoke detector defective 6 sty center east at east section apt 6d m thiwanont. located at apt 6d

    Apr 8, 1988 · Apt 6D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.

    Apr 8, 1988

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock present entrance door 1 sty west apt 1j west section. located at apt 1j

    Apr 8, 1988 · Apt 1J

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-20.08 adm code repair or replace the smoke detector defective 4 sty north center apt 4f papadopoulous. located at apt 4f

    Apr 8, 1988 · Apt 4F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 4 sty north center apt 4f. located at apt 4f

    Apr 8, 1988 · Apt 4F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 3 sty east apt 3a east section. located at apt 3a

    Apr 8, 1988 · Apt 3A

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    D26-20.08 adm code repair or replace the smoke detector defective 6 sty southwest apt 6k west section edie. , section '' ''

    Apr 8, 1988 · Apt 6K

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of locking device present on southeast room entrance door to fire escape window 6 sty southwest apt 6k west section. , section '' ''

    Apr 8, 1988 · Apt 6K

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 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 plaster partition erected creating 2 rooms southeast 6 sty southwest apt 6k west section. , section '' ''

    Apr 8, 1988 · Apt 6K

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit door bulkhead to roof.

    Apr 8, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-20.08 adm code repair or replace the smoke detector 5 sty east section center east apt 5d v aponte. , section '' ''

    Jun 3, 1987 · Apt 5D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors 2 sty north section northeast apt 2f entrance. located at apt 2f

    Jun 3, 1987 · Apt 2F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors 2 sty east section southeast apt 2c entrance. located at apt 2c

    Jun 3, 1987 · Apt 2C

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 2 sty east section southeast apt 2c. located at apt 2c

    Jun 3, 1987 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 3 sty east section south at east apt 3b. located at apt 3b

    Jun 3, 1987 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-20.08 adm code repair or replace the smoke detector defective 3 sty east section south at east apt 3b g corrigan. located at apt 3b

    Jun 3, 1987 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors 6th sty center north apt 6g entrance. , section '' ''

    May 27, 1987 · Apt 6G

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 6

  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 25, 2021

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 8, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 19, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 29, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 23, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 8

  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit. noted: in apt#6g observed 2 full drywall partitionsw/door erected to create additional bedroom. also electrical switches & outlets installed in that wall. 100% work completed. remedy: obtain

    Dec 4, 2018 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Job site fence not constructed or maintained pursuant to subsection.noted at time of inspection.fence has no viewing panels it is not hunter green.fence was never painted.the gate(door)of the fence swings out

    Jul 29, 2016 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide approved/accepted plans construction documents at job site at the time of inspection.noted: at time of inspection no planfor construction fence could be approved.remedy: provide approved cons

    Jul 29, 2016 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Egress from fire escape not to be obstructed.noted:at time of inspection construction fence on exp#1 (8ave)is blocking fire escape.fire escape ladder can not be lowered to side walk.remedy:comply with code remo

    Jul 29, 2016 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide approved plans at time of insp. permit #104112434 expired 10/20/05. total gut rehab of existing space at 1st flr north east corner. remedy: stop all work & provide & maintain approved plans a

    Dec 21, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide elevator landing sign that shall read " in case of fire use stairs, unless otherwise instructed-" at elevator bank on floor 2 to 6. remedy: install sign as per local law 16 1984.

    Apr 24, 2003

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    75v,37g,03o,39h, 37g-replace all unreadable fuses: 030-clean car top:

    Aug 1, 1997 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to have approved pa plan available for inspection remedy provide approve plan for inspection

    Nov 15, 1990 · Penalty $115

    Resolve

Complaints

  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 8, 2022 · Apt 5H

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    May 15, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    May 15, 2021 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 9, 2021 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 20, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 19, 2014 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 27, 2011 · Apt 4J

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 4, 2010 · Apt 4J

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 25, 2008 · Apt 4J

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 21, 2008 · Apt 4J

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 4, 2007 · Apt 4J

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 24, 2006 · Apt 4J

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Condominium (RM)
Year built
1947
Floors
6
Residential units
65
Building area
59,862 ft²
Lot area
15,075 ft²
Zoning
C6-4
Community board
104
Council district
3
Block / lot
1043 / 7502
Assessed value
$12,183,309
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #121733, last renewed Sep 26, 2025.

Questions about 879 8 Avenue

Who owns 879 8 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 300 West 53 Assoc.

Does 879 8 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 48 housing violations at this property.

Is 879 8 Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 2% of its 65 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 879 8 Avenue built?

City records list 1947 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 879 8 Avenue?

It has 65 residential units and 66 units in total.

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