307 East 8th Street, Manhattan, NY 10009

The 12-unit, 6-story building at 307 East 8th Street in the East Village, owned by East Village 8th Street Corp, has been subject to several notable compliance issues and safety concerns over recent years. Most significantly, in 2023, there were two concerning incidents: a complaint about locked egress and a violation for unauthorized construction work involving a rooftop deck with combustible materials, for which a $250 penalty was imposed.

Historical records from 2019 revealed multiple safety-related violations, including defective egress requirements, issues with fire door functionality, and the need for proper signage regarding carbon monoxide detectors and emergency procedures. While these violations were marked as closed following corrections, several other 2019 violations remained open, including requirements for proper building registration signage and information about housing resources. The building's maintenance record shows consistent attention to pest control, with annual bedbug reports filed between 2021 and 2024 showing no reported infestations or eradication efforts needed.

Additionally, recent rodent inspections conducted between 2019 and 2025 have all resulted in passed inspections, indicating effective pest management. The most recent bedbug report from December 2024, covering the period from November 2023 to October 2024, shows no units with infestation, while rodent inspection results from 2025 (January and July) also show continued compliance. The building's age (constructed in 1900) and history as an Old Law Tenement class structure have presented ongoing challenges in maintaining modern safety standards, though recent years have shown improved compliance with housing maintenance codes and fire safety requirements.