188 Avenue C, Manhattan, NY 10009

188 Avenue C is an 11-story, 371-unit Class A residential building located in New York's East Village, constructed in 1966 and currently owned by Erika Brandt. The property has experienced recurring heating and plumbing issues in 2025, with multiple Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) complaints regarding heat and hot water problems, including an open plumbing complaint about water supply issues. The building has also faced significant maintenance challenges, evidenced by multiple HPD violations issued in 2024-2025, including a serious infestation problem in apartment 11H and multiple water supply complaints. The building's maintenance history shows ongoing concerns with basic services and infrastructure.

The property has undergone several inspections and issued violations related to fire safety, window repairs, and pest control. Of particular note is the pattern of heating system complaints, with multiple instances of both building-wide and apartment-specific issues reported through 311 service requests. The building has also had periods of rat activity requiring bait application, with the most recent inspections in 2024-2025 showing consistent rodent control measures being implemented. Recent inspections and complaints have highlighted various maintenance issues, including window problems in apartment 11H, water leakage in the first-story public hall, and multiple failed access attempts for HPD inspections.

The building has a history of work without permits being reported to the Department of Buildings, though several of these complaints were resolved upon inspection. Environmental Control Board violations from 2023-2024 indicate concerns about parking structure maintenance and safety, with some violations still showing as active as of 2024. The property has maintained a bedbug-free status according to recent filings, with no reports of infestation in any dwelling units over the past several reporting periods. However, the building's overall condition has required ongoing attention from both management and city agencies, particularly regarding heating systems, plumbing infrastructure, and pest control. The most recent service requests as of May 2025 suggest that basic infrastructure maintenance continues to be a significant concern for residents, with multiple complaints remaining unresolved or requiring further follow-up.