241 East 7th Street, Manhattan, NY 10009
241 East 7th Street is a 6-story, 17-unit Old Law Tenement building in the East Village, constructed in 1900 and currently owned by Gretchen Elkins. The property has experienced several concerning issues in recent years, most notably a current Department of Health complaint from October 2024 regarding construction lead dust in common areas and apartments, which remains in progress as of October 2025. In 2025, there were multiple complaints regarding construction work, including allegations of work without permits and sidewalk shed deficiencies, though inspections generally found no violations.
The building's maintenance history shows persistent problems between 2022-2023, including multiple Housing Maintenance Code complaints related to safety (fire escape and window guard issues), electrical problems (no lighting), and other concerns, all of which were closed without violations. Environmental Control Board violations from 2022 indicate serious problems, including unpermitted commercial dryer installation and occupancy violations in the cellar and roof areas, though some related violations have been resolved. The building's infrastructure has shown significant wear, with active ECB violations as of 2024 regarding building wall maintenance and concerns about masonry cracks above first-floor windows. Several violations related to self-closing doors and fire escape obstructions were documented and certified for correction in 2023.
While there have been issues with rodent activity, recent inspections in 2025 have shown mixed results, with both passed and rat activity results noted. The property has maintained regular bedbug reporting compliance, with no recorded infestations in recent years. There are also open violations regarding the failure to file external low-pressure inspections from 2023-2024, and a 2024 ECB violation with an outstanding penalty related to failure to maintain building walls. The building's recent history exhibits ongoing maintenance and compliance challenges, particularly regarding safety systems and historical building requirements, though many past violations have been addressed through certification of correction.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 17 |
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Year built | 1900 |
Total area | 7986 sq ft |
Floors | 6 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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