8 Spruce Street, Manhattan, NY 10038

The 76-story, 899-unit residential building at 8 Spruce Street, built in 2007 and currently owned by Stephanie Sarpong-appiah, has experienced recurring pest management challenges over the past two years. Most notably, there has been a persistent pattern of rodent-related complaints throughout 2025, with six rat sightings reported between March and June of that year, and inspections confirming rat activity in both February and April 2025. The building has undergone multiple health department interventions related to this issue, with inspections revealing rat activity in February 2025 and in December 2022.

The property has also faced regulatory scrutiny regarding its privately owned public space, with multiple complaints filed in 2024-2025 about non-compliance, though some were ultimately unsubstantiated. The building's infrastructure and safety systems have been monitored through various inspections and complaints, particularly regarding elevators and general maintenance. Between 2019 and 2023, there were several complaints and violations related to elevator maintenance, including three separate complaints in 2023 regarding multiple devices on the property, though inspections found no violations.

Historical records show periodic bedbug infestations, with the most recent reporting period (2023-2024) showing no active infestations but indicating three units required eradication treatments. The building has generally complied with safety inspections, including timely submissions of required reports such as the FISP Cycle 9B Technical Report in 2023 and previous benchmarking requirements. Recent health department interventions have included addressing indoor air quality issues in 2023 related to sewage odors, and the building appears to remain in active management regarding both pest control and general maintenance compliance.