212 8th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10011

212 8th Avenue is a 3-story, 17-unit residential building located in Chelsea, built in 1900 and currently owned by Mark Levine. The property has experienced significant maintenance issues in 2025, with multiple open complaints filed in May 2025 regarding a refrigerator problem, plumbing issues with a sink, and a door problem – all of which remain unresolved. There were several serious heat and hot water complaints in March and April 2025 that resulted in violations, though some were closed due to lack of access for inspection. A heavy water leak complaint from March 2025 is also still open.

The building has a documented history of various maintenance and safety concerns. In 2023, Apartment 2W was the subject of multiple violations, including mold issues in the bathroom, water leak problems in the kitchen, and deficiencies with carbon monoxide and smoke detectors. The apartment also had problems with defective plastered surfaces requiring repair. More recently, in December 2024, multiple Environmental Control Board violations were issued relating to construction work being performed without proper permits, including electrical and plumbing work, installation of new washer/dryer combos, and concerns about a loose and detached steel ladder for roof access.

There are also hazardous conditions noted in common hallways with construction materials and debris. However, the building has maintained a pest-free status recently, with no bedbug reports filed since 2022 and passed rodent inspections in 2023 and 2024, though there were some rat activity reports in 2021-2022. The property has undergone several inspections and received various violations over the past few years, with most issues being addressed through repairs or corrections. The recent complaints from May 2025 are particularly concerning due to their ongoing status. While there have been no bedbug infestations reported since late 2022, and rodent control efforts appear to be improving, the building currently shows multiple unresolved maintenance issues as of mid-2025, particularly regarding appliances, plumbing, and door maintenance.