8 Union Square South, Manhattan, NY 10003

The 15-story, 20-unit residential building at 8 Union Square South, owned by Pamela Elgar, has undergone several notable events since its construction in 2006. The building experienced a heat and hot water emergency affecting the entire structure in July 2021, which resulted in violations from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). More recently, in 2024, there were multiple public health complaints filed with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) regarding food establishment issues and mobile food vendor activity, though these were subsequently closed.

A construction-related indoor air quality complaint was filed in June 2023, and there were concerns about building stability that same month, both of which were investigated but no violations were found. The building's maintenance record shows consistent attention to pest control, with documented rodent inspections passing every year since at least 2012, including recent inspections in 2024. Bedbug reports since 2021 have shown no infestations or eradications requiring attention.

An active violation remains regarding the failure to display energy efficiency scores, issued in April 2021. While most complaints and violations have been promptly addressed and closed, there have been recurring issues with food safety inspections, particularly in 2024, suggesting ongoing monitoring requirements in this area. The building's 311 service request history indicates multiple mobile food vendor activity complaints in early 2024, and a food establishment complaint in April 2024, all of which were closed with standard resolutions.