2211 8th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10026

2211 8th Avenue is a 5-story, 76-unit Old Law Tenement building in Harlem, dating back to 1900 and currently owned by Malcolm Punter. The property has experienced numerous maintenance issues in 2025, with particular concerns around unsanitary conditions, including mold and pest infestations. Multiple Housing Maintenance Code complaints and violations have been recorded between April and June 2025, with inspections often not able to gain access to units to verify the reported issues.

The building's elevator system has been a persistent concern, with multiple complaints about "Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service" from 2021 through 2025, some resulting in Oath Violations being served. There are also active Environmental Control Board violations related to the elevator system, including problems with door lock monitoring and communication systems, as well as issues with the boiler system. Recent inspections conducted in 2024-2025 have consistently shown evidence of rat activity, indicating an ongoing pest control challenge.

The most current data shows continued issues with mold (noted as an emergency condition in June 2025) and various maintenance problems in apartment 4F, including multiple open violations related to plaster surfaces, paint conditions, and required safety equipment. The building's maintenance history also shows patterns of inspections not resulting in access to verify complaints. While there have been some resolved issues in the past, including a 2024 violation regarding the carbon monoxide detector, many current violations remain open or have been closed without proper certification of correction. The property has maintained regular bedbug reporting requirements, with most recent reports showing no active infestations, though one instance in 2021 was noted.