402 8th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10001

The three-story, eight-unit building at 402 8th Avenue in Chelsea, owned by Angela Reilly and constructed in 1900, has experienced several notable maintenance issues in recent years, particularly regarding health and safety concerns. The most recent building-related incidents include a DOHMH inspection in late 2024 regarding rodent/insect/garbage issues and a September 2023 electrical wiring violation in Apartment 1C, which was documented to have water-saturated burnt defective wires, outlets, and fixtures in the kitchen area, resulting in an $800 fine that was later resolved with proper permits in January 2024.

The building has had recurring issues with rodent-related complaints, with three such incidents recorded between 2021 and 2024, and there was an air quality complaint regarding chemical vapors/gases/odors in September 2023. While there was one emergency heat/hot water complaint in November 2022, the HPD was unable to access the apartments for inspection. The building's condition appears to have fluctuated over the years, with significant attention required to address both safety and health concerns.

Importantly, the property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with all annual reports from 2019 to 2024 showing zero infested, eradicated, or re-infested units. The building's rodent inspection history from 2010-2011 shows three passed inspections, suggesting some prior success in pest management, though recent complaints indicate persistent issues. The property's violation history, while showing some resolved and dismissed violations, points to a pattern of maintenance challenges that have required multiple interventions from city agencies.