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
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 · 48
- ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - 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
Jun 18, 2018
Open — Invalid certification - 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 frame missing at public hall, 1st story
Jun 18, 2018
Open — Invalid certification
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- ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Jun 11, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Jun 11, 2018
Open — Invalid certification - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Provide handrail to 6 risers from street level to basement.
Mar 14, 1991
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code refit door bulkhead to roof.
Apr 8, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.