65 8th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10014

The 4-story, 11-unit building at 65 8th Avenue in the West Village, owned by Hector Rosales, has been standing since 1852 and has experienced several significant maintenance and health-related issues over the past few years. Most notably, there were two instances of unauthorized work in occupied dwelling spaces reported in June 2025, though inspectors were unable to gain access.

The building has a documented history of rodent infestations, with multiple inspections showing rat activity between 2021 and 2023, though the most recent inspection in September 2024 resulted in a passing grade. Heating and hot water issues were reported in January 2020, affecting the entire building and specifically citing problems with hot water and gas supply in Apartment 2A, which resulted in Class C violations. Additional health concerns include a 2021 food poisoning incident that required investigation and multiple 311 complaints regarding various public health matters, including a face covering violation in 2022.

The property has maintained consistent bedbug control reporting from 2019 through 2025, with no recorded infestations in any of the designated reporting periods. While there is an active environmental control board violation from 2018 regarding unauthorized kitchen equipment installation in a pizza store on the first floor, the building's recent bedbug reporting records show zero affected units for the past several years, suggesting effective pest management practices. The building's maintenance history reflects ongoing challenges with basic services and pest control, though recent records indicate some improvement in compliance with rodent control standards as of September 2024.