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53 West 8th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

6
DOB Complaints
38
311 Housing Calls
29
Housing Violations
9
Permits

Risk Assessment

90
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 90% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 53 West 8th Street

53 West 8th Street is a 5-story, 15-unit Old Law Tenement building in Greenwich Village, constructed in 1890 and currently owned by Rikin Sheth. The building has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant problems occurring in 2024. These include a combination of water leaks, ceiling maintenance issues, and safety concerns related to smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

Notably, there are currently open violations regarding ceiling repair and water leaks in the kitchen of apartment 5RE. The building has maintained an active rodent inspection record, passing all inspections since 2012, and has demonstrated consistent compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing no infestations over the past four reporting periods. The property has a documented history of violations related to construction practices, including open violations regarding failure to file external low-pressure inspections in 2023-2024.

There were multiple complaints between 2022 and 2024 regarding construction safety compliance, adjacent building protection, and unauthorized work, though most of these were closed without finding violations. Recent construction-related violations in 2024 involved issues with the temporary construction fence, which was found to be inadequately maintained. While the building has experienced various maintenance issues, it's important to note that many recent complaints have been addressed through inspections, with some resulting in violations being issued for necessary repairs. The building's management has obtained several permits for repair and maintenance work between 2020 and 2025, indicating ongoing efforts to address building maintenance needs.

Last updated: July 26, 2025
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53 West 8th Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building's risk level is typical for buildings in Greenwich Village.

Building Characteristics

Total units 15
Year built 1890
Total area 9325 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

6
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
29
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
38
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
2
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
3
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
0
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
9
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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53 West 8th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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53 West 8th Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 53 West 8th Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2024-02-122024-03-05Safety-Smoke DetectorEmergencyCLOSE
2024-02-122024-03-05Door/window-DoorEmergencyCLOSE
2024-02-122024-03-05Water Leak-Slow LeakNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-02-122024-03-05Safety-Carbon Monoxide DetectorEmergencyCLOSE
2024-02-122024-03-05Paint/plaster-CeilingNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 53 West 8th Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-08-16BOpenNone5RE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND EAST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 5RE, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2024-06-14BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 5th STORYNone
2024-06-14BCloseNone5RE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 5RE, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2024-06-14BCloseNone5RE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AND EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 5RE, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2024-06-14BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 5th STORYNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 53 West 8th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-02-12 15:40PAINT/PLASTERCEILINGClosedHPD
2024-02-12 15:40SAFETYSMOKE DETECTORClosedHPD
2024-02-12 15:40DOOR/WINDOWDOORClosedHPD
2024-02-12 15:40SAFETYCARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORClosedHPD
2024-02-12 15:40WATER LEAKSLOW LEAKClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 53 West 8th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16654682024-04-16CLOSEDConstruction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action2024-04-16Oath Violation Served (2024-04-16)
16531382023-11-09CLOSEDAdjacent Buildings – Not Protected2023-11-13No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-11-13)
16385602023-06-03CLOSEDAfter Hours Work – Illegal2023-06-17No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-06-18)
16114212022-06-07CLOSEDWork Without Permits Watch List Compliance2022-06-06No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-06-07)
15529252020-09-14CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2020-09-15Oath Violation Served (2020-09-15)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 53 West 8th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-09-23V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-04-25V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 53 West 8th Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 53 West 8th Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-07-190002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-03-300002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-07-110002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-07-160002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 53 West 8th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2024-08-14InitialPassed
2023-05-19InitialPassed
2022-11-01InitialPassed
2022-01-21InitialPassed
2019-03-11InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 53 West 8th Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 53 West 8th Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 53 West 8th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-04-1639527609YHTC CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMECONSTRUCTION FENCE INSTALLED AT EXPOSURE #1 WAS INADEQUATELY MAINTAINED; OBSERVING: NON-CONSTRUCTION RELATED SIGNAGE, EXCESSIVE GRAFFITI, PROJECTIONS FACING TOWARD THE PUBLIC-FACING SIDE OF ADJACENT SIDEWALK, MRESOLVE1000.00.0
2024-04-1639527608MHTC CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMEOBSERVED A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FENCE (PERMIT #M00090188) INSTALLED AT EXPOSURE #1. UPON REVIEWING POSTED PERMITS AND RESEARCHING THE EQUIPMENT THROUGH DOB NOW; THE EQUIPMENT'S PERMIT WAS FOUND TO BE EXPIRED.RESOLVE0.00.0
2020-09-1535537320R53 WEST 8TH STREET LLC BETEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT ON SITE EXPIRED PERMIT. AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION,OBSERVED CONST FENCE INSTALLED ON EXPOSURE 1,W/ AN EXPIRED PERMIT ISSUED ON 11-5-18 TO 11-5-19,#M00090188-I1-FN APPROX 20' LINERESOLVE3125.03125.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 53 West 8th Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 53 West 8th Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 53 West 8th Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 53 West 8th Street. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 53 West 8th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 53 West 8th Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 53 West 8th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 53 West 8th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 53 West 8th Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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