2895 8th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10039

The five-story, 23-unit tenement building at 2895 8th Avenue in Harlem, owned by Steven Robinson and built in 1910, currently faces several important maintenance and health concerns as of mid-2025. There are ongoing investigations by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene regarding smoking violations in smoke-free areas from May 2025, and a rodent-related complaint filed in June 2025 that remains in progress. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with multiple emergency complaints in late 2024 and early 2025, though most have been closed due to lack of access for HPD inspections.

The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of various issues, particularly in apartment 1C, including multiple open violations regarding HVAC equipment, flooring, electrical systems, and life safety devices such as smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. Recent inspections and violations indicate ongoing concerns with building systems and resident safety. There are multiple active Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations regarding the failure to file annual boiler inspection reports from 2018-2023, with the most recent violation issued in June 2024 specifically mentioning non-compliance with low-pressure boiler inspection requirements.

The building has maintained a regular schedule of successful rodent inspections since 2013, passing eight inspections between 2020-2025. Historical complaints include an elevator service issue in 2021 and a building vibration complaint in 2024, both of which were resolved without finding any violations. While there have been no bedbug infestations reported in the past six years, the building's recent maintenance history suggests ongoing attention is required to address various safety and comfort issues affecting the current residents.