406 8th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10001

The 12-story, 29-unit residential building at 406 8th Avenue in Chelsea, currently owned by Katherine Chou, has experienced numerous maintenance and safety-related issues in recent years. Between March and April 2025, the building received multiple complaints across various categories including pests, plumbing, ventilation systems, water leaks, sanitary conditions, and a sprinkler system concern, though inspections found no violations of HPD housing laws.

There are active facade-related concerns from 2024 regarding maintenance issues including cracked window panes and masonry problems, with associated ECB violations suggesting potential fines of up to $2,500. The building's elevator system has been a recurring concern, with multiple complaints between 2019-2025 about single device operation and maintenance issues, though recent inspections generally found no violations. The property has documented issues with facade maintenance and safety compliance, including multiple violations related to the Failure to File FISP Cycle Reports from 2018-2024, and problems with electricity and gas systems.

Despite these challenges, recent bedbug reports from 2023-2024 show no infestations or re-infestations, indicating successful pest management during this period. The building has maintained generally acceptable hygiene standards, passing recent rodent inspections, though there have been recurring issues with unsanitary conditions related to garbage disposal and recycling areas. While the current violation status indicates some unresolved issues, many historical violations have been closed through appropriate remediation or correction, suggesting ongoing property management responsiveness to regulatory requirements.