852 8th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10019

The 34-unit, 5-story residential building at 852 8th Avenue in the Theater District, owned by Edward Friedman, has experienced several concerning incidents in recent years, particularly related to its food establishment and safety systems. Notably, there have been multiple food poisoning complaints between 2022 and 2025, with the most recent incidents occurring in March 2025 and November 2024. The building has also faced significant health department scrutiny, with complaints about bare hands in food contact (2023), pet/animal issues (2022), and ventilation problems (2021).

A critical safety concern emerged in October 2021, when fire escape access was obstructed by air conditioning units on multiple floors, though these violations were certified as corrected by December 2021. The building's health and safety maintenance record shows both positive and concerning trends. Recent bedbug reports from 2023-2025 indicate no infestations or eradication needs, suggesting effective pest management practices.

However, there have been three instances of unsatisfactory bedbug reporting compliance identified through violations in April 2024, requiring a follow-up submission of information. The property has maintained a generally good record in terms of rodent inspections, consistently passing these checks from 2010 through 2019. A concerning pattern has emerged in 2022-2025, with multiple food establishment-related violations, including bare hands in food contact (2023), ventilation issues (2021), and multiple food poisoning incidents. Recent service requests in 2025 indicate ongoing monitoring of food establishment conditions, with one food poisoning complaint still pending resolution as of October 2023.