879 8th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10019

879 8th Avenue is a 6-story, 65-unit residential building constructed in 1947 and currently owned by George Noulas. The building has experienced several notable maintenance and compliance issues over recent years, with particular emphasis on gas supply problems in 2021 affecting multiple floors (Apartments 4C and 5H), and work-related violations including an unauthorized apartment modification in 2018 (Apt 6G) that resulted in a $2,500 fine.

Multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations remain open, including gas supply issues and concerns about self-closing doors in Apt 5H, along with several administrative code violations from 2018 regarding required safety postings in the common areas. The building has maintained a regular schedule of rodent inspections, with the most recent results showing compliance (Passed) in 2024, following previous rat activity noted in 2020. The property has had its share of public health-related incidents, primarily involving food establishments, with the most recent being a food establishment letter grading inspection in late 2024.

Historical complaints regarding cooking gas supply issues, electric/gas range problems, and food safety concerns have been documented through 311 service requests and HPD complaints. While the building has shown diligence in addressing most violations and maintaining required inspections, the recurring nature of some issues, particularly relating to gas supply and safety postings, is notable. The building's management has consistently addressed inspection findings, as evidenced by closed complaints and permits issued for various work types, including emergency work and regular maintenance activities, with several permits notably issued for emergency work in 2021-2022.