608 8th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10018

The 4-story, 3-unit residential building at 608 8th Avenue, owned by Ryan Kaminsky and constructed in 1920, has experienced several notable issues and ongoing violations in recent years. Most concerning is the building's persistent failure to file required annual bedbug reports from 2021 to 2024, as documented through multiple class A Housing Maintenance Code violations.

The building is currently facing multiple active Department of Buildings (DOB) violations related to external low-pressure system inspection filings for 2019 through 2023, and an active Environmental Control Board (ECB) violation from 2024 regarding building maintenance issues, specifically facade disrepair with cracks and separation around window frames. The property's history includes multiple complaints and violations related to illegal conversions between 2018 and 2021, with active ECB violations from 2021 still showing occupancy irregularities involving unauthorized use of different floors.

In terms of recent building conditions, there have been several complaints about scaffolding issues in 2024-2025, building shaking in 2024, and plumbing problems documented in 2022. While several past violations have been resolved, including an obstruction of exit passageways in 2018, the building continues to grapple with multiple open violations and has a history of compliance issues requiring corrective action. Regular maintenance permits have been issued through 2025, indicating ongoing work to address various building systems, though the persistence of certain violations suggests challenges in achieving full compliance with regulatory requirements.