934 8th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10019

The 8-unit, 5-story building at 934 8th Avenue, owned by Jenifer Sulkow and constructed in 1930, has experienced several concerning events over recent years, particularly related to food safety and building maintenance. Most recently, in early 2025, there was a food poisoning incident investigated by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), following multiple food establishment complaints between 2020-2024 involving contamination, rodent/insect issues, and temperature violations, though many were administratively closed after resolution.

The building has also faced challenges with its reporting and inspection compliance, particularly regarding bedbug reporting, where violations were noted between 2021-2024 for failure to submit required documentation, though recent filings indicate no active infestations during the 2022-2023 period. From a building systems perspective, there have been multiple violations related to low-pressure inspections, with records from 2023-2024 showing failures to file required documentation, though these were ultimately dismissed. Various complaints regarding building systems have been recorded, including issues with ventilation/exhaust systems, plumbing, and construction-related concerns, with most being closed without violation.

The property has maintained good rodent inspection compliance overall, with only one failure noted in 2023, and has generally passed regular inspections, including a recent compliance inspection in June 2023. A construction lead dust complaint from 2020 remains listed as in progress, marking an ongoing concern. The building's history includes several tenant safety inspections and investigations into potential illegal hotel usage, though these typically resulted in no violations being warranted upon inspection.