420 East 10th Street, Manhattan, NY 10009

420 East 10th Street is a 5-story, 20-unit Old Law Tenement building located in the East Village and owned by Gideon Platt. The building, constructed in 1900, has experienced several maintenance issues over the past two years (2023-2025) that warrant attention. Most notably, there have been multiple complaints regarding door and window problems, including two emergency door complaints in August 2024 and various window-related issues.

A significant concern occurred in October 2023 when there was a complaint about heat and hot water problems affecting the entire building, though inspectors were unable to access units for verification. The building has also faced some interior maintenance challenges, particularly in Apartment 2A, which has required multiple repairs including work on flooring, door mechanisms, smoke detectors, and kitchen fixtures throughout 2024. The property has undergone regular rodent inspections, with the most recent inspections in early 2025 showing passing results, following some bait applications in early 2023.

The building's pest control record has been consistently good, with no bedbug infestations reported in the past five years (2019-2024). Earlier concerns about self-closing doors in 2023 and the building's general maintenance needs were addressed through various correction orders, including repairs to smoke detectors, door mechanisms, and window components. While the building has had its share of maintenance issues, the ownership has generally addressed violations and maintenance needs when cited by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, as evidenced by the issuance of corrective action certifications.