8 Vermilyea Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10034

8 Vermilyea Avenue, a 6-story New Law Tenement building constructed in 1930 and containing 24 units, is currently owned by Shaul Koplowitz. The building has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant being multiple incidents of mold problems, including a recent emergency complaint in March 2025.

Other recurring issues include flooring problems, particularly noted in March 2025 as an emergency complaint, though some complaints about floors and stairs from 2024 were found not to violate housing laws. The building has also faced persistent rodent challenges, with multiple inspections showing rat activity between 2022 and 2025, though there were some passing results and bait applications during this period. The property has numerous open violations that require attention, including a 2024 Class A violation concerning a drop ladder shoe at the east fire escape and several Class B violations related to fire escape obstructions from AC units on the 3rd and 4th story balconies.

Specific apartment issues have been documented, particularly in 2024 for Apartment 2D, including problems with water leaks, defective plaster surfaces, bathroom floor tiles, and window repairs, though many of these violations were subsequently certified as corrected. The building's historical maintenance record shows some major improvements in recent years, including an active bedbug eradication program with no reported infestations since 2019. Both the Department of Buildings and Housing Preservation and Development have conducted multiple inspections, with various complaints being closed after inspections, though some recent issues, particularly regarding mold and rodent activity, suggest ongoing maintenance challenges.