406 East 10th Street, Manhattan, NY 10009

The 6-story, 22-unit New Law Tenement building at 406 East 10th Street in the East Village, constructed in 1930 and currently owned by Salvatore Davola, has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues over the past several years. Between 2020 and 2025, there were multiple tenant complaints regarding heat and hot water problems affecting the entire building, with the most recent complaints in April and November 2024. Additionally, a sewage-related complaint was filed and closed in June 2025 following an inspection attempt.

The building has several open violations as of late 2024, including defective carbon monoxide and smoke detectors in apartment 3C, and a previously noted issue with a key-operated lock on a fire escape in apartment 4C. The property has faced various safety and maintenance challenges, evidenced by multiple Building Department violations and inspections. A fire escape step was documented as defective in February 2022, though this violation was later resolved.

In 2023, the building received violations for failure to file external low-pressure inspections for multiple years, though these were ultimately dismissed. Recent rodent inspections indicate some concerns, with one inspection in 2023 showing rat activity, though the building passed subsequent inspections. Despite these issues, there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the building since 2020, and several recent inspections have shown passing results. The building's most recent hazardous condition involved sewage issues in early 2025, though HPD was unable to access the premises for inspection.