49 West 8th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

49 West 8th Street is a 4-story, 6-unit residential building located in Greenwich Village, owned by Magdalena Kosz. Built in 1845, this converted Class A building has experienced several maintenance and regulatory issues in recent years. Most notably, there are active ECB violations (as of October 2024) regarding illegal use of the building as an unlicensed physical treatment establishment on the 2nd floor, with associated penalties totaling $4,375.

The building has faced recurring water-related problems, with multiple water leak complaints between 2022-2023, some resulting in violations. Recent concerns include safety issues with fire escapes and various building entry doors, as evidenced by multiple emergency housing maintenance code complaints in 2024. The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbugs, with no reported infestations since 2019. Recent inspection data shows the building has passed several rodent inspections between 2022-2024, though there was one failure noted in November 2022.

The property has also experienced various interior maintenance issues, particularly in Apartment 2A (4th floor) which has several documented violations as of March 2024 related to door and wall conditions. Recent building management actions include addressing unsanitary garbage storage issues, though these have been recurring problems according to both 311 complaints and housing maintenance code complaints. Two work without permit complaints were filed in 2025, with one resulting in a partial stop work order. While the building has faced numerous violations and complaints over recent years, many have been resolved through inspections and enforcement actions, though some issues, particularly regarding the illegal 2nd floor occupancy, remain active violations as of the latest reports.