831 8th Avenue
831 8th Avenue in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan, has 6 open HPD violations, 2 of them class C, and no rent-stabilized units are on its tax bill, as of Oct 24, 2026. StreetSpy grade: C (77/100).
Multi-family elevator · 293 units · Built 1997
StreetSpy grade: C (Fair, 77/100)
- 2 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 1 open violation is classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- 3 heat or hot water complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- No rent-stabilized units on the tax bill. Increases aren't capped by stabilization, though Good Cause Eviction may still limit them.
Fewer open violations per unit than 5 in 10 Manhattan buildings this size.
- Repairs: Low (6 open, 2 class C), records as of Oct 24, 2026
- Heat and hot water: 3 complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 23, 2026
- Pests: Medium (1 infested unit, 3 yr), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Safety: Clear (No open DOB violations), records as of Oct 23, 2026
- Registration: Renewal not yet in city data, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
6 open violations: 2 class C (immediately hazardous), 1 class B, 3 class A. 2 issued in the last 12 months. 14 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2019-02-12. Newest violation issued 2026-07-17.
1 closed in the last 90 days. Median 85 days from issue to close for the 1 violations closed in the last 12 months.
1 open violation is classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class C: Gas defect, kitchen, 24th floor. PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 24D, 24th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 24D), issued 2026-07-17. HPD violation 19075329
- Class C: No heat / heating defect (hallway). POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM IMPROPER SIGNAGE AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY, issued 2019-02-12. HPD violation 12904527
- Class B: Self-closing door not working, 19th floor. , 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 19J, 19th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH (apt 19J), issued 2019-02-12. HPD violation 12904522
- Class A: Damaged plaster or paint (hallway). POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY SHOWING THE REGISTRATION NUMBER ASSIGNED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND THE ADDRESS OF THE BUILDING. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY, issued 2019-02-12. HPD violation 12904524
- Class A: Damaged plaster or paint (hallway). POST SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY BEARING NAME, ADDRESS INCLUDING APARTMENT NUMBER IF ANY, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF SUPERINTENDENT, JANITOR OR HOUSEKEEPER. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY, issued 2019-02-12. HPD violation 12904525
- Class A: Gas defect (hallway). HMC: POST, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AND MAINTAIN A NOTICE IN A COMMON AREA OF THE BUILDING REGARDING THE PROCEDURES THAT SHOULD BE FOLLOWED WHEN A GAS LEAK IS SUSPECTED AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY, issued 2019-02-12. HPD violation 12904528
311 housing complaints
5 in the last 12 months, 13 in 5 years. Most common: Heat/Hot Water (3), Unsanitary Condition (2).
Bedbugs
The owner reported 1 infested unit in the last 3 years. HPD's bedbug filings are self-reported by the owner once a year; HPD does not inspect to confirm them.
- 2026: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2025: Owner reported 1 infested, 1 treated, 0 re-infested
- 2024: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2023: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2022: Owner reported 1 infested, 1 treated, 0 re-infested
- 2021: Owner reported 0 infested units
Buildings department (DOB)
No open DOB violations. 22 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
1 executed evictions in the last 3 years (5 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units on the tax bill.
Owner and management
Owner: PURCEL WOODWARD AND AMES, L.L.C.. Head officer: WAYNE NGAI. Managing agent: EQUITY RESIDENTIAL MANAGEMENT, LLC. This owner has 26 buildings on record, 0 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Sep 25, 2025. Registration on file through Sep 1, 2026; renewal not yet in the city's data.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 1010410029, HPD building ID 828972. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- 50 St (C, E), 1 min walk
- 50 St (1), 3 min walk
- 49 St (N, R, W), 4 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 6 open (2 class C, 1 class B, 3 class A). 1 rent-impairing | −9 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 5 | −3 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | 1 infested unit | −8 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | 1 | −3 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | None | 0 |
Sources: NYC HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations, NYC 311 Service Requests, NYC HPD Bedbug Reporting, NYC Marshal Evictions (DOI), NYC HPD Housing Litigations, NYC DOB Violations, NYC DOF tax bills (via JustFix Who Owns What portfolio API, v2), NYC HPD Property Registration. Methodology. Report generated 2026-10-27.