13 Avenue B, Manhattan, NY 10009

Located at 13 Avenue B in the East Village, this 5-story old law tenement building constructed in 1920 has experienced multiple recurring maintenance issues over the past few years. Most notably, there have been several complaints regarding unsanitary conditions related to garbage and recycling storage, with the most recent complaint filed in August 2024 remaining unresolved due to lack of access for inspection. 2024 also saw repeated concerns about heat and hot water service, with both building-wide and apartment-specific complaints in March that could not be properly inspected.

The building has faced rodent-related challenges, with three reported incidents in 2024 (May, September, and November) showing a mix of failed and passed inspections. Additional maintenance issues have included problems with the bell/intercom system, various apartment repairs needed in Apartment 3 (including issues with kitchen appliances, plaster surfaces, and cabinets), and multiple work without permit complaints, though inspections did not find violations. Recent inspections indicate some progress, with the most recent rodent inspection in May 2025 passing, and previous compliance inspections showing improvements.

The building's bedbug reporting history from 2019 through 2024 shows consistently zero reported infestations, and the most recent annual report (2024-2025) continues this pattern. While there have been numerous violations and complaints on record, the majority have been promptly addressed or closed, though some recurring issues like garbage storage and heat/hot water access remain concerns. The building's management appears to be actively responding to violations, as evidenced by multiple instances of correction notices and compliance inspections, particularly regarding the various issues documented in Apartment 3.