264 East 2nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10009

264 East 2nd Street is a 6-story, 24-unit New Law Tenement building in the East Village, constructed in 1905 and currently owned by Farhad Bokhour. The building has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, with the most recent complaints in 2023 including electrical outlet/switch problems in October and window frame issues in February, both of which were inspected by HPD and found to have no violations.

A significant cluster of complaints and violations occurred in late 2021 related to unit 20, including issues with lead-based paint hazards, carbon monoxide detectors, self-closing doors, light fixtures, and flooring problems, all of which were subsequently addressed and closed. The building has a history of heat and hot water problems, with emergencies reported in 2019 and 2020, though these were reportedly resolved promptly upon inspection. Recent inspections have shown improvement in pest management, with no bedbug infestations reported since 2020-2021, and consistent passing results in rodent inspections throughout 2021-2025, though there was one instance of rat activity noted in February 2024.

The most recent department of buildings inspection in September 2024 regarding a sidewalk shed found no violations. While the building has had various maintenance issues over the years, it's worth noting that most recent complaints were addressed without any violations being found, suggesting improved responsiveness to maintenance concerns. Additionally, the building's track record in recent years shows effective management of pest control issues, with no bedbug problems reported in the past three years and successful rodent inspections.