302 8th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10001

302 8th Avenue is a 4-story, 5-unit commercial altered Class A property built in 1910, currently owned by Hersel Torkian. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, particularly significant during late 2021 when multiple complaints were filed and inspections attempted, though access was often denied. Violations remained for inadequate hot water in Apartment 3F and locked access to the heating system was noted as of March 2021.

Safety and code compliance issues were documented in December 2021, including open violations for inadequate smoke detector notices and carbon monoxide detector requirements, though some violations related to bedbug reporting were closed successfully. Recent complaints include a rodent sighting in October 2023 that inspectors could not access, though the building passed its most recent rodent inspection in October 2024. The building's history shows a consistent record of rodent control compliance, with all inspections from 2010 through 2024 passing.

There have been two notable investigations regarding the use of illegal hotel rooms (most recent in 2023) and construction deviations (2019), with the former resulting in inspectors being unable to gain access. In terms of maintenance and safety compliance, multiple violations have been recorded and subsequently resolved, including issues with door/window repairs, safety notices, and required documentation. The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in the past five reporting periods from 2021 to 2025. While recent inspections show improved maintenance response, the building's history demonstrates periodic challenges with access for inspections and prompt resolution of tenant-reported issues.