254 8th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10011

The four-story, three-unit family house at 254 8th Avenue in Chelsea, owned by Daniel Frishwasser, has experienced several notable health and maintenance issues over recent years. The building's food establishment has faced multiple Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) complaints, including three food poisoning incidents between 2022 and 2023, a calorie labeling violation in 2021, and various food preparation and worker hygiene concerns between 2019 and 2022. While the most recent health-related service requests have been marked as isolated incidents, they contribute to a concerning pattern of food safety issues.

The property has also experienced recurring pest management challenges, as evidenced by multiple Department of Health rodent inspection results showing "Rat Activity" between 2020 and 2022, though the most recent inspections from 2022 to 2025 have passed without issues. Building maintenance records show several permit issuances between 2018 and 2019 for plumbing and electrical work, with specific job numbers provided. The Department of Buildings' Professional Certification Compliance Audit in August 2018 resulted in violations being served, though this complaint was subsequently closed.

Importantly, the building has maintained a clean bedbug record for the past three reporting periods (2019-2024), with no reported infestations or related issues. The property's most recent rodent inspections from 2023-2025 have consistently passed, suggesting improvements in pest management. However, the historical pattern of rodent activity and food safety issues raises questions about the building's operational consistency and management responsiveness.