33 West 8th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

33 West 8th Street is a 5-story, 5-unit residential building with commercial space, located in Greenwich Village. Built in 1842 and currently owned by Tomas Aponte, this property has experienced recurring heating system issues, particularly notable in the winter months. Between 2020 and 2024, there were multiple complaints about heat and hot water problems, with complaints filed in January 2022, November 2021, and April 2020.

While some of these issues were resolved, they indicate a pattern of heating system reliability concerns. The building's safety record shows generally good maintenance, with proper addressing of violations, including one from November 2021 regarding self-closing entrance doors to Apartment 2R. Recent health and safety inspections have been mostly positive, with the building passing rodent inspections consistently from 2011 through 2024, and no bedbug infestations reported in the past seven years (2018-2025).

The most recent incidents, from late 2024, involve two food establishment complaints (food safety and pest issues) reported in November 2024, though these appear to be related to a commercial tenant rather than the residential building itself. A December 2024 complaint about work without a permit was referred to the Department of Consumer Affairs. The building has also maintained a clean record regarding security violations and other major infractions. The property has complied with bedbug reporting requirements for several years, showing no infestation issues, and regular rodent inspections have consistently passed, suggesting effective pest management practices.