2809 8th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10039
2809 8th Avenue is a 5-story, 22-unit old law tenement building in Harlem, built in 1900 and currently owned by Thomasina White. The property has experienced persistent maintenance issues, particularly in 2025, with multiple service requests related to water leaks (both heavy and slow), unsanitary conditions including pests, and problems with paint/plaster on walls and ceilings. Several of these complaints, particularly those filed in May 2025, resulted in violations being issued by HPD.
The building has an open water supply plumbing complaint as of May 2025, and multiple open issues from June 2025 related to water leaks and pest problems. A December 2024 violation inspection revealed significant issues in apartments 3B and 5D, including water leaks, pest infestations, and maintenance concerns, with the owner receiving notices to correct these conditions. The building's recent history shows a pattern of water-related problems, with multiple water leak complaints and violations, including issues with the roof affecting both individual apartments and common areas.
While the property has passed some rodent inspections in 2024-2025, there have been multiple instances of rat activity recorded between October 2022 and December 2024, suggesting ongoing pest management challenges. The building's bedbug reporting history shows no infestations reported from 2019-2024, indicating this particular pest has not been a recent issue. The Department of Buildings has received two complaints in 2022 regarding building shaking and boiler issues, though these were not substantiated during inspections. Overall, the property appears to require ongoing attention to address persistent water, pest, and maintenance issues, as evidenced by the numerous complaints and violations in recent years.
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Building Characteristics
| Total units | 22 |
|---|---|
| Year built | 1900 |
| Total area | 21350 sq ft |
| Floors | 5 |
| Tax Abatements | None |
| Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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- 2809 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York, NY 10039
- 2811 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York, NY 10039
- 2813 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York, NY 10039
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