687 8th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10036

This 4-story, 4-unit building located at 687 8th Avenue in Hell's Kitchen, currently owned by Dan Forrester, was built in 1920 and has undergone historical conversion to Class A status. The property has several outstanding regulatory compliance issues that warrant attention, particularly regarding required inspections. As of September 2024, there are active violations for failure to file the 2023 External Low Pressure Inspection, and a similar violation from April 2024 remains unresolved.

These inspection non-compliances follow a pattern, as evidenced by a 2019 violation for not filing the 2017 Boiler Inspection report. The building has experienced some significant incidents in the past, including a 2016 vacate order issued for an illegal sleeping unit in the sprinkler room that resulted in a $1,000 penalty, though this violation was later resolved. However, more recent reports have been largely positive.

The building has maintained a consistent record of passing rodent inspections from 2010 to the present, with the most recent inspection in October 2024 showing compliance. Notably, there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the building since at least 2020, with all recent bedbug reports from 2021 to 2024 showing zero infested units and successful eradication efforts. The property has also been diligent in bedbug reporting compliance, with regular filings showing no infestation issues. While the building demonstrates good pest management and bedbug control procedures, the persistent issue of inspection non-compliance, particularly regarding low pressure and boiler systems, represents the most significant current concern for the property.