394 East 8th Street, Manhattan, NY 10009

394 East 8th Street is a 38-unit, 7-story residential building located in the East Village, completed in 2000 and owned by Robert Ezrapour. The building has experienced several recurring issues over recent years, with the most significant concerns centering around water-related problems, including multiple complaints about leaks in 2023-2024, and heating/hot water issues reported in early 2024 affecting the entire building. Emergency violations from June 2025 noted unsanitary conditions related to mold, windows/frames, and smoke detector issues. The building was placed under a partial vacate order in March 2023 due to concerns about balcony conditions and concrete deterioration, with active facade-related violations still pending as of 2025.

The property has undergone various inspections and complaints relating to maintenance and safety features, particularly concerning apartment 4B. These included issues with smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and plastered surfaces, though most of these violations were eventually certified as corrected. Elevator service has been a recurring concern, with multiple complaints between 2022 and 2024 about lack of alternate service, though inspectors found no violations during their checks. Recent rodent inspections in 2025 showed rat activity, following previous bait applications in 2023-2024.

Notably, the building has maintained a clean record for bedbugs over the past eight reporting periods from 2019 through 2024, with no infestations or eradications reported. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of repeated issues, particularly with water-related problems, mold, and safety systems, though many inspection-based complaints have been responded to without resulting in formal violations. While some emergency conditions have been documented, particularly relating to heat/hot water and mold in 2024-2025, inspections often do not result in violations being formally issued. The most recent significant structural concerns relate to the building's balconies and facade, which are still listed as active violations with implications for resident safety and building maintenance.