939 8 Avenue
This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.
This building has 144 recorded HPD violations, above the Hell's Kitchen average of 18.1.
939 8th Avenue, a 6-story, 20-unit residential building in Hell's Kitchen owned by Zofia Perekstein and constructed in 1930, is currently experiencing several concerning maintenance issues as of 2025. Most notably, there are ongoing problems with heat and hot water, with multiple complaints about inadequate heating systems dating back to December 2024 through early 2025, including three emergency complaints in January 2025 alone. There are also recurring issues with water leaks, including an open complaint from February 2025, and pest problems, with an open complaint from December 2024 and previous violations noted in Apartment 600. The building's elevator system has been cited for violations in January 2025, and there were significant compliance issues in 2024 regarding unauthorized use of the 2nd and 3rd floors as a spa and massage parlor, resulting in multiple Environmental Control Board violations totaling $15,000 in penalties.
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What's in the 939 8 Avenue report
Is 939 8 Avenue rent-stabilized?
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Is 939 8 Avenue covered by Good Cause Eviction?
New York's Good Cause Eviction law (effective April 20, 2024) gives many market-rate tenants the right to renew their lease and challenge rent hikes above the annual local rent standard. It doesn't apply to every building.
- Small landlord. This landlord owns about 5 units across 1 building in our records — at or below the 10-unit small-landlord threshold.
Good Cause also excludes condos & co-ops, subsidized/regulated housing, and units renting above 245% of Fair Market Rent — signals we can't always confirm from public data. Not legal advice. Learn more at nyc.gov or call 311 for the Tenant Helpline.
How 939 8 Avenue's risk score is calculated
We trained a model on 7 years of city inspection data — HPD violation filings, tenant complaints, and owner track records across their entire portfolio. It estimates the probability that HPD inspectors will find serious or dangerous violations at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.
What the score means for you
Out of 1009 buildings in this neighborhood, 43 have a higher predicted risk. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.
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| Total units | 5 |
|---|---|
| Floors | 4 |
| Year built | 1930 |
| Gross area | 11,000 sq ft |
| Building class | — |
| Tax abatement | None |
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939 8 Avenue's landlord & ownership
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Filed Sep 4, 2025, expired Sep 1, 2026 .
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939 8 Avenue event timeline
Violations, complaints, fines, and permits — the most recent records on file, in order.
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What this is
Housing code violations issued by HPD against property conditions. Non-compliance with NYC's Housing Maintenance Code can result in violations and fines.
| Inspection Date | Class | Category | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/07/2026 | A | Original | (A) § Hmc:File Annual Bedbug Report In Accordance With Hpd Rule As Described On The Back Of This Notice Of Violation Or As Described On HpdS Website, Www.Nyc.Gov\Hpd, Search Bed Bugs. | Nov Sent Out |
| 06/04/2025 | A | Original | (A) § Hmc:File Annual Bedbug Report In Accordance With Hpd Rule As Described On The Back Of This Notice Of Violation Or As Described On HpdS Website, Www.Nyc.Gov\Hpd, Search Bed Bugs. | Violation Dismissed |
| 06/12/2025 | A | Original | (A) § Hmc:File Annual Bedbug Report In Accordance With Hpd Rule As Described On The Back Of This Notice Of Violation Or As Described On HpdS Website, Www.Nyc.Gov\Hpd, Search Bed Bugs. | Violation Dismissed |
| 01/19/2025 | B | Original | § 27-2005 Adm Code Repair The Broken Or Defective Plastered Surfaces And Paint In A Uniform Color At Ceiling In The 1St Room From East Located At Apt 600, 6Th Story, 2Nd Apartment From North At East | Violation Dismissed |
| 01/19/2025 | B | Original | § 27-2005 Adm Code Repair The Roof So That It Will Not Leak Over The Ceiling In The 1St Room From East Located At Apt 600, 6Th Story, 2Nd Apartment From North At East | Violation Dismissed |
What this is
Complaints filed with HPD about conditions violating the NYC Housing Maintenance Code or NY State Multiple Dwelling Law.
| Received | Category | Type | Status | Apartment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/23/2026 | Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building | Emergency | Close | BLDG |
| 02/11/2026 | Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building | Emergency | Close | BLDG |
| 01/26/2026 | Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only | Emergency | Close | 808 |
| 12/20/2024 | Unsanitary Condition – Pests | Non Emergency | Close | 600 |
| 02/16/2025 | Water Leak – Slow Leak | Non Emergency | Close | 600 |
What this is
Service requests logged daily with the city through 311 and tracked to resolution. These are complaints that can be directed to specific city agencies.
| Created Date | Problem | Problem Detail | Agency Name | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/31/2026 | Food Establishment | Food Spoiled | Department of Health and Mental Hygiene | In Progress |
| 02/24/2026 | Heat/Hot Water | Entire Building | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 02/12/2026 | Heat/Hot Water | Entire Building | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 01/27/2026 | Heat/Hot Water | Apartment Only | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 12/20/2025 | Food Establishment | Bare Hands In Contact W/ Food | Department of Health and Mental Hygiene | Closed |
What this is
All complaints received by the Department of Buildings, including those from 311 and complaints entered directly by DOB staff.
| Filed | Number | Status | Category | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/06/2020 | 1532815 | Closed | 09 | 01/09/2020 |
What this is
Civil penalties and violation notices issued by the Department of Buildings for construction and building code violations.
| Issue Date | Category | Type | Description | Disposition |
|---|
What this is
Summonses and penalties adjudicated by OATH (Office of Administrative Trials & Hearings) and the Environmental Control Board. DOB enforcement cases that have been heard and decided.
| Issue Date | Violation # | Status | Description | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/18/2025 | 39138743X | Resolve | Class 2 Items: Category 1-5 Test Tags Missing Date Of Test. Provide Elevator Company Logo In Machine Room. Provide "In Case Of Fire Do Not Use Elevators Use Stairways" Contrast Sign Ist And 6Th Floors. Provide | $312 |
| 04/26/2024 | 39112844J | Resolve | Observed Built Massage Rooms With Full Height Partitions & Doors, Bathrooms, Shower Rooms & Kitchen On 2Nd & 3Rd Floor Without A Permit. No Permit In Dob Record To Covert Office Space To Massage Room / Spa., Ob | $0 |
| 04/26/2024 | 39112841Y | Resolve | Observed 2Nd & 3Rd Floor Occupied As Spa And Massage Parlor Without 2Nd Means Of Egress. Egress Compromised On Both Floors. A Partial Vacate Order Issued On 2Nd & 3Rd Floor., Comply With Code | $2,500 |
| 04/26/2024 | 39112842X | Resolve | Observed 2Nd & 3Rd Floor Occupied As Spa And Massage Parlor Without 2Nd Means Of Egress. Existing Massage Parlor Contrary To Existing C Of O Which Stated 2Nd & 3Rd Floor To Be Used As Office. Dob Warranted Ecb | $6,250 |
| 04/23/2024 | 35676928P | Resolve | Occupancy Contrary To That Allowed By The Department Of Building Records. Illegal Occupancy Noted: At 3Rd Floor, Converted/Occupied 3Rd Floor As A Massage Parlor "Willow Purple Inc" With 7 Massage Rooms And 8 T | $6,250 |
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Executed eviction warrants in NYC from 2017-present. Records of completed residential and commercial evictions processed through housing court.
| Executed Date | Docket # | Apartment | Type | Marshal |
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Recorded real estate transactions and property sales. Public records of building transfers and changes in ownership.
| Sale Date | Price | Building Class | Neighborhood | Apartment |
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Property owner reports of bedbug infestation status required by NYC law. Building owners must file annual reports on bedbug treatment and infestation history.
| Filing Date | Infested Units | Eradicated | Re-infested | Period End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/11/2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2025 |
| 04/22/2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2025 |
| 10/20/2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2024 |
| 09/08/2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2024 |
| 07/04/2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2024 |
What this is
NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene rodent inspection results. Records of inspections for rat and rodent infestation signs.
| Inspection Date | Type | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 03/05/2026 | Initial | Passed |
| 10/15/2024 | Initial | Passed |
| 08/27/2021 | Initial | Passed |
| 02/03/2020 | Initial | Passed |
| 12/04/2019 | Compliance | Failed For Rat Activity |
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Construction and demolition permits issued by the Department of Buildings. Required for legal building, construction, and demolition activities in NYC.
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