45 West 8th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

45 West 8th Street is a historic four-story, 12-unit tenement building located in Greenwich Village, dating back to 1845, currently owned by Thien Nguyen. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water system issues, particularly in 2019 when multiple complaints and violations were filed regarding inadequate heating and water supply affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. While most of these violations were eventually closed, a system pattern of problems was evident during that period.

More recently, the building has faced some concerning issues, including rodent problems reported in 2019, 2020, and more recently in 2024, though the most recent inspection in August 2024 passed. A notable environmental control board violation was recorded in November 2023 regarding inadequate lighting at a sidewalk shed, which was resolved. The building's maintenance history shows attention to pest control matters, with regular bedbug reporting and rodent inspections being conducted.

The most recent bedbug reports from 2023 indicate no infestation or eradication cases during the reporting period. There are several open violations as of 2025, including a current citation from 2024 related to an annual bedbug report requirement, and an active DOB violation from 2023 concerning failure to file the 2022 external low-pressure inspection. The building underwent multiple DOB and 311 inspections and investigations, with most issues being addressed and closed, though the recurring nature of some complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has maintained compliance with recent rodent inspections, passing all evaluations since January 2022, and bedbug management protocols appear to be generally followed based on the reporting history, though an active violation regarding annual reporting remains open as of 2025.