143 Avenue D, Manhattan, NY 10009

The 17-unit, 5-story building at 143 Avenue D in the East Village, constructed in 1920 and currently owned by Luis Romero, has experienced recurring maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been multiple heat and hot water complaints affecting the entire building, with recent incidents reported in January 2025 and December 2024. An electrical issue regarding no lighting remains open as of January 2025.

The building has faced various unsanitary conditions, including reports of pests and garbage/recycling storage problems in Fall 2024, though some inspections were unable to gain access for verification. In 2021-2022, significant violations were identified in apartment 4C, including problems with window sashes, bathroom fixtures, and safety equipment such as smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, though these were certified as resolved by September 2021. The property has undergone rodent inspections in recent years, with the most recent results showing "Passed" in April 2025 and October 2024, though there were periods of rat activity noted in late 2023.

Notable complaints in 2024 regarding retaining wall safety and general failure to maintain were investigated but found no violations at the time of inspection. The building's bedbug reports from 2020 to 2025 show no recorded infestations, and the property has maintained regular compliance inspections with no significant findings. While the building has experienced various maintenance issues, many complaints have been closed without finding violations, though some repeat issues, particularly regarding building-wide heat and hot water systems, suggest ongoing infrastructure challenges.