168 8th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10011

Located in Chelsea, 168 8th Avenue is a 5-story, 14-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1901, currently owned by Franklin Holding Co. The building has experienced several notable maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant cluster of problems occurring in 2024. In September 2024, multiple violations were documented in apartment 2R, including reports of roach and mice infestations, broken plastered surfaces, uneven wall paint, window problems in the kitchen, and evidence of mold.

The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) issued violations that were certified for correction in October 2024, though one violation related to self-closing doors remains open as of the current date. The building has maintained a zero infestation record for bedbugs across multiple reporting periods from 2021 to 2024, and recent rodent inspections in 2024 passed without incident. The property has a history of maintenance issues requiring attention to sanitary conditions, with complaints about garbage storage and pest problems documented in 2020 and 2022.

More recent issues have included food poisoning complaints in 2025, although this was referred to New York State Agriculture and Markets and not directly related to building conditions. Various other complaints and violations have been reported over the years, including problems with doors, windows, and exterior fixtures, but many have been resolved without significant ongoing impact. The building appears to be actively monitored for both pest control and general maintenance, as evidenced by regular inspections and prompt attention to reported issues, though some recurring issues like door maintenance suggest ongoing challenges with building upkeep.