178 8th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10011

The 5-story, 20-unit tenement building at 178 8th Avenue in Chelsea, built in 1887 and currently owned by Lori Buchbinder, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years. Most notably, there have been recurring pest control challenges, particularly with rodent infestations, evidenced by multiple complaints and inspection records between 2023 and 2025, including a recent rodent-related complaint filed in June 2025 that is still being addressed by the Department of Health.

The building has also faced several violations related to fire safety and security systems, including issues with self-closing doors and illegal locking mechanisms, particularly affecting the 2nd and 4th floor apartments, which were documented in 2024 violation notices. The property has shown some improvement in pest management, as indicated by the most recent rodent inspection in June 2025 showing "Passed" status, following several bait applications in 2024-2025.

Other maintenance issues have included concerns about interior conditions in Apartment 2C, such as mold, pest infestations, and flooring problems, all of which were addressed and closed out by early 2024. The building has maintained a consistent record of bedbug inspections showing no infestations since 2019, and recent Department of Buildings inspections in 2022 and 2025 found no violations concerning illegal conversions or other major structural concerns. The property has received regular attention from city agencies, with most complaints being addressed and closed appropriately, though some recent food establishment-related issues remain pending resolution as of mid-2025.