Manhattan · Block 1035 · Lot 36 · 10036

709 8 Avenue

3 floors · 29,268 sq ft · built 1928 · class O5 · owner of record: Hacels, Llc

16open violations
$0ECB/OATH penalties owed
0HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
66dto Gas piping inspection (2026 cycle)

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Compliance deadlines

RequirementDueStatus
Gas piping inspection (2026 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2026
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 4 is on the 2026 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 66 days
Due this year
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 66 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Energy and water benchmarking Likely applies
Local Law 84 · May 1 each year
What this is

Buildings over 25,000 sq ft (this lot shows 29,268 sq ft) report energy and water use for the prior calendar year through ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager. The city's Covered Buildings List is the final word on which buildings must file. Agency page

May 1, 2027
in 187 days
Annual filing
Building emissions report Likely applies
Local Law 97 · May 1 each year (extensions available)
What this is

Covered buildings file an annual greenhouse gas emissions report certified by a registered design professional. Buildings over their emissions limit owe penalties, so it pays to check early. Agency page

May 1, 2027
in 187 days
Annual filing
Annual boiler inspection (1 boiler) Applies
Boiler inspection · By December 31 each year
What this is

Boilers are inspected each calendar year and the report is filed in DOB NOW: Safety within 14 days of the inspection (low-pressure boilers in residential buildings of 5 or fewer families are exempt). Latest report on record: 2026-01-15 (Accepted). Agency page

On file2026 reports accepted

Open violations

ECB / OATH (5)
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Jul 25, 2018Construction CLASS - 2
WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT.AT TIME OF INSPECTION NOTED:DOUBLE FACED DIRECT ILLUMINATION BUSINESS ACCESSORY SIGN ATTACHED TO FACADE OF BUILDING APPROX SIZE 15'X18"WITH 24"PROJECTION OFF BUILDING FACADE.COPY ON SIGN M
#35346083K
Jan 3, 2019
IN VIOLATION
$0
Jun 20, 2017Unknown CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL CERITIFICATION THAT COOLING TOWER 1000003736 HAS BEEN INSPECTED, TESTED, & DISINFECTED, & THAT A MAINTENANCE PLAN BEEN DEVELOPED & IMPLEMENTED, BY NOV. 1, 2016. REMEDY: FILE ANNUAL CERTIF
#37003006P
Dec 7, 2017
IN VIOLATION
$0
Feb 12, 2016Unknown CLASS - 2
ELECTRICAL WORK W/O A PERMIT. INSTALLATION OF BRANCH CIRCUIT WIRING THROUGHOUT, CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL,SWITCHES,OUTLETS FIXTURES IN BASE MENT. RMDY: OBTAIN PERMIT.
#35158831Z
Mar 31, 2016
STIPULATION/IN-VIO
$0
May 17, 2015Construction CLASS - 2
WORK W/O PERMIT.NOTED 7 METAL MARQUIS' INSTALLED @ EXP1 & 4,W/ TOTAL DIMENSION APPROX 90FT. & PROJECTING APPROX 4FT FROM FACADE USING TURN BUCKLES & ANCHORS IN FACADE (BRICK) WALLS.TO SUPPORT EACH MARQUIS.REM:O
#35128372L
Jul 2, 2015
STIPULATION/IN-VIO
$0
Apr 15, 2013Elevators CLASS - 2
19M7,30O2,1A7,2M10,68B7,71M7,72M7,100M7,8V1,60Q6. 19M- PROVIDE SAFETY RETAINERS 8" ON ALL HOISTWAY DOORS. 1A- EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH (TOGGLE)SHALL BE RED (SWITCH). 2M-STOP SWITCH ALARM.NO WORKING (MISSING)REPAIR
#38226902H
Jun 27, 2013
STIPULATION/IN-VIO
$0
DOB (6)
IssuedViolationStatus
Nov 14, 2016(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION
VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2014 CAT 1 INSP/TST
#02463
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
May 30, 2014(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION
VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2012 CAT 1 INSP/TST
#02289
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Oct 8, 2010ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST

#01260
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 6, 1991CONSTRUCTION

#MTF5LE
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Feb 21, 1991ELECTRIC SIGNS

#STC10M
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Feb 21, 1991ELECTRIC SIGNS

#STC8M
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (5)
IssuedViolationStatus
Nov 14, 2023Boiler FTC-BE-EXT-LP
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2022 External Inspection Affirmation of Correction for LP Device
Active
Oct 23, 2023Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2022 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
Nov 14, 2016Elevators ACC1
Active
May 30, 2014Elevators ACC1
Active
Oct 8, 2010Elevators VCAT1
Active
HPD (0)

None open.

Issued in the last 120 days

DateSourceWhatNow
Oct 2, 2026DOB SafetyElevators: Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Periodic Inspection ReportClosed

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City records as of Oct 26, 2026, 4:50 AM ET. BBL 1010350036.

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