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28 West 8 Street · Manhattan · BBL 1005510020 · generated 2026-10-20 · FREE

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Where the penalty points come from

ComponentWhat it coversPoints
Housing codeHPD violations by class, complaints, emergency repairs, litigation, vacate orders, AEP6
Structural & safetyDOB violations, ECB/OATH violations by class0
PestsBedbug filings, failed rodent inspections, rodent 311s0
DisplacementMarshal evictions executed0
GRADE C

A meaningful record of code violations or complaints relative to its peers. More recorded distress than 87% of 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide. The citywide median for 1-5-unit residential buildings is 0 penalty points per 10 units; this building carries 20. In ZIP 10011, 68% of residential buildings hold an A and 5% grade D or F. How grades work

this building
A
C

Among 699,345 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide · left is less recorded distress, right is more

Open with the city right now

Open HPD violations2 total — 2 class C (immediately hazardous), 0 class B, 0 class A. Oldest open since 2024-12-03.

status snapshot refreshed weekly from HPD records

Patterns

No heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years.

No bedbug-infested units reported in the last three years of filings.

What 311 hears from this address

12 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Noise (6) · Outdoor Dining (2) · Dirty Condition (1) · Lost Property (1) · Air Quality (1) · Drinking (1).

Filed construction activity

$396,600 in permitted construction work filed since 2016 (4 filings with a declared cost) — a rough measure of how actively the owner maintains the building. Permit costs cover filed construction work only — they do not capture routine maintenance or repairs done without a permit.

Rent-stabilization signals

YesBuilt before 1974 (1860)
NoSix or more residential units (2)
No421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll

1 of 3 signals present. Only a partial profile — stabilization is possible but less likely. The definitive answer for any unit: request its rent history from NYS Homes & Community Renewal (free, at hcr.ny.gov).

What the city thinks it's worth

Tax yearCity market valueAssessed value
2025$3,122,000 $1,404,900
2026$3,211,000 $1,444,950
2027$3,237,000 $1,456,650

The city's market estimate has risen 4% between tax years 2025 and 2027.

Restaurants in this building

RestaurantCuisineGradeNotes
8th Street WinecellarAmericanAMice evidence

Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

1 restaurant · 1 with mice evidence · See them on the Mice Map

Flood exposure

Not in the FEMA 1%-annual-chance floodplain (2015 preliminary maps).

Hurricane evacuation zone 5 of 6 — zone 1 evacuates first.

Not in the city's stormwater (cloudburst) flood maps under any modeled scenario.

No street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints on record at this address.

Sources: FEMA flood maps (coastal), NYC DEP Stormwater Flood Maps (cloudburst), NYC hurricane evacuation zones, and 311 records for this address.

Getting around

SubwayW 4 St-Wash Sq — A B C D E F M · 500 ft straight-line (about a 3-minute walk) · station accessibility: full
Christopher St-Stonewall — 1 · 0.3 mi straight-line (about a 7-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
BusNearest boarding stop: W 8 St / 5 Av — M8 · 350 ft
Citi BikeMacDougal St & Washington Sq · 200 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
School zones (2024–25 map)Elementary: P.S. 041 Greenwich Village
Middle: M.S. 297. Confirm with the DOE's school search.

Distances are straight-line, not walking routes. Transit locations from the MTA and Citi Bike, bike facilities from NYC DOT, school zones from the DOE's 2024–25 maps.

Report a problem to 311

28 West 8 Street

Heat or hot waterHeat or hot water
Apartment maintenanceApartment maintenance
Bed bugsBed bugs
Residential pestsResidential pests
Rats or miceRats or mice
Food poisoningFood poisoning
Food safety complaintFood safety complaint
Anything elseAnything else

12 311 service requests from this address in the last three years.

311 will ask for the address, the apartment if the problem is inside, and what's wrong. Contact details are optional for most complaints; food-poisoning reports can be anonymous. Complaints appear in the city's public 311 data, usually within a day or two, and then in the Live from 311 box on this page.

Sales, deeds & mortgages

Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $367,249 on 2009-05-13 (lender: Apple Bank For Savings), covering 6 lots — the amount covers all of them. Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded document.

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
2022-03-01Agreement $8,500,000 — from RETURN TO HOME LLC to APPLE BANK FOR SAVINGS $8,500,000
2012-04-05Agreement $8,500,000 — from RETURN TO HOME LLC to APPLE BANK FOR SAVINGS BANK $8,500,000
2009-05-13Mortgage $367,249 — from RETURN TO HOME LLC to APPLE BANK FOR SAVINGS $367,249
2009-05-13Agreement $8,500,000 — from RETURN TO HOME LLC to APPLE BANK FOR SAVINGS $8,500,000
2009-05-13AL&R $8,500,000 — from RETURN TO HOME LLC to APPLE BANK FOR SAVINGS $8,500,000
2009-03-16Agreement $10,450,000 — from RETURN TO HOME LLC to JPMORGAN CHASE BANK N.A. $10,450,000
1999-12-23Mortgage $1,362,856 — from RETURN TO HOME LLC to DIME SAVINGS BANK OFNEW YORK $1,362,856
1987-01-15Mortgage $4,326,122 — from RETURN TO HOME CO to CHEMICAL BANK $4,326,122

Ten-year activity

1050
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
9
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
ConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systems
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YearConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systemsTotal
2017510017
2018132028
2019020024
2020002013
2021101013
2022024129
2023005049
2024004037
2025004037
2026005005
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The last 12 months — 8 records

DateRecord
2026-07-15311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2026-03-01311: Drinking — Underage - Licensed Est
2026-02-21311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
2026-02-21311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
2026-02-16311: Air Quality — Air: Odor/Fumes, Vehicle Idling (AD3)
2025-12-31Rodent inspection: Passed
2025-11-24HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2025-11-08311: Lost Property — Bag/Wallet

The full timeline

2026
2026-07-15311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2026-03-01311: Drinking — Underage - Licensed Est
2026-02-21311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
2026-02-21311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
2026-02-16311: Air Quality — Air: Odor/Fumes, Vehicle Idling (AD3)
2025
2025-12-31Rodent inspection: Passed
2025-11-24HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2025-11-08311: Lost Property — Bag/Wallet
2025-09-30Restaurant inspection: 8TH STREET WINECELLAR — grade A
2025-09-26311: Noise - Residential — Loud Television
2025-09-09311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
2025-06-04Restaurant inspection: 8TH STREET WINECELLAR
2024
2024-12-03HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2024-11-30311: Outdoor Dining — Site Setup Condition
2024-09-19311: Dirty Condition — Trash
2024-09-06Rodent inspection: Passed
2024-05-15311: Outdoor Dining — Street Zone Blocked
2024-04-24Boiler inspection
2024-03-13Restaurant inspection: 8TH STREET WINECELLAR — grade A
2023
2023-12-09311: Noise - Residential — Loud Talking
2023-08-17311: Encampment — N/A
2023-08-17311: Encampment — N/A
2023-07-10Rodent inspection: Passed
2023-06-14311: Homeless Person Assistance
2023-05-22Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2023-05-04Boiler inspection
2023-02-14Restaurant inspection: 8TH STREET WINECELLAR · mice evidence
2023-01-16311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2022
2022-09-03311: Noise - Residential — Loud Talking
2022-08-24311: Noise — Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1)
2022-08-03Boiler inspection
2022-06-15311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2022-03-30FDNY inspection (STRUC_INT_4)
2022-03-30FDNY inspection (E-CIDS)
2022-03-01Agreement $8,500,000 — from RETURN TO HOME LLC to APPLE BANK FOR SAVINGS$8,500,000
2022-02-28311: Homeless Person Assistance
2022-01-20Rodent inspection: Passed
2021
2021-11-30Job filed: PROPOSE TAX LOT SUBDIVISION OF LOT 20 AND NEW LOT 120. EXISTING ZONING LOT TO REMAIN ONE SINGLE ZONING LOT.
2021-10-26Boiler inspection
2021-10-20311: Sidewalk Condition — Sidewalk Violation
2020
2020-08-05Boiler inspection
2020-08-04311: Homeless Street Condition — N/A
2020-01-18311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2019
2019-11-08DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT
2019-07-10ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLLATION#35349625J ISSUED ON 9/19/2018,AND TO FILE A CERTIFICA$1,250
2019-06-13Boiler inspection
2019-03-11Rodent inspection: Passed
2018
2018-10-29311: Noise - Residential — Loud Talking
2018-09-19ECB CLASS - 2 violation: WORK DOES NOT CONFORM TO APPROVED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND OR APPROVED AMENDMENTS FOR JOB # 122791789.NOTED: 1)AT CELLAR WASHER $1,250
2018-09-18DOB complaint, category ?
2018-09-11Boiler inspection
2018-06-12Rodent inspection: Passed
2018-04-06DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2016 INSPECTION REPORT
2018-03-23Permit EW — ISSUED
2018-01-16311: Noise - Residential — Banging/Pounding
2017
2017-12-27Permit EW — ISSUED
2017-10-27FDNY inspection (RISK)
2017-08-22Rodent inspection: Passed
2017-06-16Permit EW — ISSUED
2017-04-12Permit PL — ISSUED
2017-02-23Permit EW — ISSUED
2017-01-25Permit EW — ISSUED
2016
2016-11-22Rodent inspection: Passed
2016-06-02Job filed: A2$255,000
2016-06-02Job filed: FILING MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING MODIFICATIONS AS PER PLANS SUBMITTED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION. THANK YO$100,000
2016-06-02Job filed: FILING SPRINKLER MODIFICATION AS PER PLANS SUBMITTED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION. THANK YOU.$20,800
2016-06-02Job filed: FILING SPRINKLER MODIFICATION AS PER PLANS SUBMITTED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION. THANK YOU.$20,800
2016-03-07Permit EW — ISSUED
2015
2015-04-01FDNY inspection (STRUC_INT)
2015-03-13Permit EW — ISSUED
2014
2014-06-17Job filed: EXTERIOR RENOVATION AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY FILED UNDER THIS APPLICATION.$411,921
2014-05-15DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2012 INSPECTION REPORT
2014-02-25311: Other Enforcement — E6 Commercial Waste Disposal
2012
2012-04-05Agreement $8,500,000 — from RETURN TO HOME LLC to APPLE BANK FOR SAVINGS BANK$8,500,000
2012-03-08Job filed: REPAIR EXISTING SIDEWALK VAULT AND WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE; REPLACE LINTELS AND CLIP ANGELS; REPLACE VAULT DOOR AND DECKING; REPLACE EXIST. BRICK STEPS$11,000
2012-03-08Job filed: REPAIR EXISTING SIDEWALK VAULT AND WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE; REPLACE LINTELS AND CLIP ANGELS; REPLACE VAULT DOOR AND DECKING; REPLACE EXIST. BRICK STEPS$11,000
2011
2011-12-13DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2010 INSPECTION REPORT
2011-10-11311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2011-07-19311: Sidewalk Condition — Curb Painted
2011-01-11311: Street Condition — Failed Street Repair
2010
2010-09-23Permit EW — ISSUED
2010-08-28311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2010-08-16Job filed: INSTALLATION OF BOILER AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. PLUMBING/GAS FILED UNDER A PPLICATION #102084879. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY FILED UNDE$1,000
2010-03-09Rodent inspection: Passed
2009
2009-10-30Permit PL — ISSUED
2009-10-20DOB complaint, category ?
2009-05-13Mortgage assigned — from JPMORGAN CHASE BANK to APPLE BANK FOR SAVINGS
2009-05-13TL&R — from JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
2009-05-13Mortgage $367,249 — from RETURN TO HOME LLC to APPLE BANK FOR SAVINGS$367,249
2009-05-13Agreement $8,500,000 — from RETURN TO HOME LLC to APPLE BANK FOR SAVINGS$8,500,000
2009-05-13AL&R $8,500,000 — from RETURN TO HOME LLC to APPLE BANK FOR SAVINGS$8,500,000
2009-03-16Agreement $10,450,000 — from RETURN TO HOME LLC to JPMORGAN CHASE BANK N.A.$10,450,000
2008
2008-12-22Permit AL — ISSUED
2008-05-27Job filed: PROVIDE NEW CMU WALL AS FIRE SEPARATION B/W 28 WEST 8TH STREET AND ADJOINING BUILDING AT 3 MACDOUGAL ALLEY. OBTAIN NEW CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANY FOR 28 $5,000
2008-05-27Job filed: PROVIDE NEW CMU WALL AS FIRE SEPARATION B/W 28 WEST 8TH STREET AND ADJOINING BUILDING AT 3 MACDOUGAL ALLEY. OBTAIN NEW CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANY FOR 28 $5,000
2007
2007-08-20Permit EW — ISSUED
2007-07-25Permit EW — ISSUED
2007-07-25Permit EW — ISSUED
2007-07-23Permit EW — ISSUED
2007-07-17Permit PL — ISSUED
2007-07-12Job filed: Provide new steel dunnage for roof-top A/C units as per plan filed herewith. No change to use, occupancy, zoning fire protection, or egress.$4,000
2007-07-11Job filed: Install new A/C equipment at roof on new steel dunnage as shown on plans filed herewith. No change to use, occupancy zoning, fire protection, or egres$5,000
2007-06-13Permit EW — ISSUED
2007-06-12Permit EW — ISSUED
2007-06-12Permit EW — ISSUED
2007-06-01Permit EW — ISSUED
2007-06-01Permit PL — ISSUED
2007-05-09Permit EW — ISSUED
2007-04-19Job filed: MINOR INTERIOR RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING 2ND FLOOR HAIR SALON WITH PLUMBING WORK. NO CHANGE THE USE, EGRESS AND OCCUPANCY.$35,000
2007-04-17Job filed: 2nd Floor Apt: Interior renovations including removing and replacing interior partitions, bathroom and kitchen fixtures as shown on plans filed herewi$40,000
2007-04-05Permit PL — ISSUED
2007-01-29Permit EQ — ISSUED
2007-01-29Permit EQ — ISSUED
2007-01-29Permit EW — ISSUED
2007-01-10Permit EW — ISSUED
2006
2006-11-27Job filed: Renovation of existing facade and replacement of existing storefront at the basement and first floor. Architectural work. No change in use, occupancy$37,000
2006-11-01Job filed: Renovation of an existing restaurant and storage on the cellar and basement floors. Architectural and plumbing work. No change in use, occupancy or eg$30,000
2006-03-08Job filed: OBTAIN NEW C OF O FOR 3 MACDOUGAL ALLEY DUE TO TAX LOT SUBDIVISION. ALL WORK PERFORMED UNDER ALT 102084879. APPLICATION MADE FOR TAX LOT SUBDIVISION$1,000
2006-03-08Job filed: OBTAIN NEW C OF O FOR 3 MACDOUGAL ALLEY DUE TO TAX LOT SUBDIVISION. ALL WORK PERFORMED UNDER ALT 102084879. APPLICATION MADE FOR TAX LOT SUBDIVISION$1,000
2006-01-18ZONE — from RETURN TO HOME LLC
2006-01-18CERT — from CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY
2005
2005-11-17DOB violation LANDMK:
2005-10-06Permit PL — ISSUED
2005-09-27Permit AL — ISSUED
2005-03-03Permit AL — ISSUED
2005-01-03Job filed: RUN DUCTWORK FROM 30 WEST 8TH STREET ALONG EXTERIOR WALL TO ROOF. SEPARATE APPLICATION FILED FOR 30 WEST 8TH STREET. BOTH BUILDINGS UNDER SINGLE OWN$1,000
2004
2004-11-29Job filed: SI
2004-08-11DOB complaint, category ?
2001
2001-11-29Permit AL — ISSUED
1999
1999-12-23Mortgage $1,362,856 — from RETURN TO HOME LLC to DIME SAVINGS BANK OFNEW YORK$1,362,856
1999-12-23Mortgage assigned — from RETURN TO HOME CO. LLC to DIME SAVINGS BANK OFNEW YORK
1999-12-23Mortgage assigned — from CHASE MANHATTAN BANK to STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY AS T
1999-12-23Mortgage assigned — from STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY to DIME SAVINGS BANK OFNEW YORK
1999-12-23Agreement — from RETURN TO HOME LLC to DIME SAVINGS BANK OFNEW YORK
1999-12-23PAT — from COMMERCIAL MORTGAGEACCEPTANCE CORP. to STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY
1999-12-23Agreement — from STATE ST. BANK AND TRUST CO. to MIDLAND LOAN SERVICES, INC
1999-12-23Mortgage assigned — from CHASE MANHATTAN BANK to STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY AS T
1998
1998-11-10Permit EW — ISSUED
1997
1997-09-26Deed — from RETURN TO HOME CO. to RETURN TO HOME LLC
1996
1996-08-06DOB complaint, category ?
1993
1993-03-03Agreement — from RETURN TO HOME CO to CHEMICAL BANK
1992
1992-04-10Agreement — from RETURN TO HOME CO to CHEMICAL BANK
1992-04-02DOB complaint, category ?
1989
1989-10-31DOB violation LANDMK:
1989-10-31DOB violation LANDMRK:
1987
1987-01-15Deed — from HAAR, CHARLES N. EXECUTOR; ABRAMS, CHARLES L/W/T; ABRAMS, RUTH ESTATE/; ABRAMS, RALPS LWT/ to HOME COMPANY
1987-01-15Mortgage assigned — from AMERICAN SAVINGS BK; FRANKLIN SVGS BK FKA to CHEMICAL BANK
1987-01-15Mortgage $4,326,122 — from RETURN TO HOME CO to CHEMICAL BANK$4,326,122
1987-01-15Agreement — from RETURN TO HOME CO to CHEMICAL BANK
1987-01-15Mortgage assigned — from RETURN TO HOME CO to CHEMICAL BANK
1977
1977-10-03Agreement — from GOLDSCHMIDT, BEATRICE C; ABRAMS, RALPH EX to FRANKLIN SVGS BK NEWYRK
1977-09-12Mortgage — from ABRAMS, RALPH EX; GOLDSCHMIDT, BEATRICE C to FRANKLIN SVGS BK NEWYRK
1972
1972-07-20Agreement — from ABRAMS, RALPH EX; GOLDSCHMIDT, BEATRICE C to FRANKLIN SAVINGS BKNY; KINGS HWY SAVINGS BKFKA
1969
1969-04-29MISC — from GREENWICH VLLG HSTRCDST
1967
1967-08-24LEAS — from GOLDSCHMIDT, HENRY J to KINGS HIGHWAY SAVS BANK
1967-08-24Deed — from ABRAMS, RALPH; GOLDSCHMIDT, BEATRICE C to RALPH GRIFFEN INC
1967-08-24Mortgage assigned — from WEST SIDE SAVINGS BANK to KINGS HIGHWAY SAVS BANK
1967-08-24Mortgage — from RALPH GRIFFEN INC to KINGS HIGHWAY SAVS BANK
1967-08-24Agreement — from RALPH GRIFFEN INC to KINGS HIGHWAY SAVS BANK
1967-08-24Deed — from RALPH GRIFFEN INC to GOLDSCHMIDT, BEATRICE C; ABRAMS, RALPH

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