224 8th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10011

224 8th Avenue is a 6-story, 22-unit residential building constructed in 1910 located in Chelsea, currently owned by Peter Sabet. The building has experienced significant maintenance challenges over the past year, particularly related to door and window functionality, with multiple emergency complaints regarding doors between December 2024 and January 2025. There have also been recurring issues with steam pipes/risers and building safety features, including a fire escape complaint in December 2024, though inspections found no violations of housing laws. The building underwent some concerning structural issues in late 2023 through 2024, with violations recorded for ceiling and wall conditions in apartment 12, while multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations related to door self-closing mechanisms and safety features have been documented.

The property has faced several environmental and structural challenges, as evidenced by multiple Department of Buildings violations between 2023-2024. These include violations related to facade maintenance, debris concerns, and issues with life safety equipment such as fire escapes and smoke detectors. The building's rodent control efforts have shown mixed results, with several inspections in 2023-2025 indicating periods of rat activity, though a recent June 2025 inspection passed. Bedbug inspections have consistently shown no infestations since 2019.

Of particular note is the building's history of work-related violations, with several complaints regarding construction work without permits and violations of stop work orders in mid-2024, along with associated Environmental Control Board violations regarding building maintenance and safety during renovations, some resulting in penalties. The property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, consistently reporting zero infested units since 2019. Recent rodent control efforts have included multiple bait applications throughout 2023-2025, with varying success, though the most recent inspection in June 2025 passed. While the building has experienced persistent maintenance issues, particularly regarding doors and safety features, the most current inspection records show some recent improvements, particularly in rodent control compliance. The cumulative historical data suggests ongoing management challenges, particularly during periods of construction or renovation work, with notable structural and safety concerns that have required multiple agency inspections and interventions.