232 East 2nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10009

232 East 2nd Street is a 5-story, 24-unit old law tenement building located in New York City's East Village neighborhood, owned by Mark Press and constructed in 1910. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past two years, with the most concerning being multiple water-related problems including damp spots and mold reported in December 2023, along with various maintenance complaints in August 2023 including flooring issues, plumbing problems, and door/window maintenance needs. The building's infrastructure has faced challenges, particularly in mid-2023 where violations were noted regarding damaged fire retardant ceiling materials in multiple public hallways, with some areas cited as non-compliant due to fire damage.

Recent maintenance history shows ongoing concerns with building systems, including electrical issues with hanging wires and fixtures observed in July 2023, though these violations appear to have been resolved. The property has also experienced rodent activity, with multiple inspections in 2024 showing varying results from "Passed" to "Rat Activity" status, indicating an ongoing pest management challenge. While the building's bedbug reporting history suggests effective management between 2019-2020 (when infestations were documented), there have been no reported cases in the subsequent years leading up to 2025.

Recent 311 complaints, although all closed without violations being issued, indicate persistent maintenance issues affecting resident quality of life, including problems with windows, doors, floors, and various other building systems. Rodent management efforts have been documented through multiple compliance inspections and bait applications in 2024-2025, with varying success rates. The most recent inspections in early 2025 have shown improvements in pest management, with a passed inspection result. The building's violation history suggests responsiveness to some maintenance issues, as many violations were certified as corrected following inspections, though the frequency and variety of complaints indicate ongoing challenges with building maintenance and systems.