727 8th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10036

727 8th Avenue is a 4-story, 79-unit New Law tenement building located in Hell's Kitchen and built in 1890, currently owned by Joe Restuccia. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues, particularly related to heating systems, water supply, and structural concerns. Most notably, there has been an ongoing pattern of heat and hot water complaints throughout 2025, with multiple reports showing inadequate service in both building-wide and apartment-specific instances. The building has also experienced water-related problems, including active leaks affecting multiple units (notably apartments 5E1 and 2J), and has faced challenges with ceiling and wall maintenance issues including mold, plaster, and paint problems.

Recent inspections from 2024-2025 revealed active violations regarding the roof leak affecting bathroom ceiling in apartment 5E1, bathroom water leak in apartment 2J, and multiple water system issues including inadequate cold water supply and hot water availability. Additionally, the building has faced structural and safety concerns, particularly evident in September 2024 when multiple complaints were filed regarding building shaking and vibrating, though initial inspections found no violations warranting action. There are also active violations regarding elevator service requirements, with historical issues recorded in 2020-2021 relating to maintenance and safety equipment. The property has a documented history of bedbug infestations, with multiple units affected between 2021-2025, though all reported infestations have been marked as eradicated.

While recent rodent inspections (2022-2025) have generally passed, indicating improved pest control, historical records show some periods of rat activity in 2019. The building has several active environmental violations pending resolution, including improper boiler operation and hydraulic elevator issues, with associated penalties. The Department of Buildings records also show multiple failures to file required inspections for external low-pressure systems between 2018-2024, suggesting ongoing maintenance oversight issues. The building's maintenance history reveals persistent challenges with basic services and infrastructure, though inspections frequently show that observed conditions do not necessarily violate housing laws, indicating that while complaints are frequent, not all result in confirmed violations. The property has undergone various repair work as evidenced by permit issuances from 2018-2021, though these appear to have only partially addressed the ongoing maintenance issues.