43 Avenue C, Manhattan, NY 10009

This 22-unit, 7-story residential building located at 43 Avenue C in the East Village, owned by Paul Stallings, has experienced significant issues in recent months, particularly related to water quality. As of May 2025, there are currently two open complaints with the Department of Health regarding drinking water tank sanitary conditions and illness concerns. The building has an active open violation related to construction materials obstructing fire pathways from September 2023, specifically noting encumbrances at fire stairs 1 and 2 on the first story.

The property has had multiple service requests and violations over the past few years, including heating and hot water issues (2024), appliance problems (2024), and maintenance concerns with building systems such as intercoms and plumbing. The building's management has faced scrutiny for not completing various maintenance tasks, as evidenced by multiple inspections where HPD inspectors could not gain access to apartment(s) to verify conditions. Several violations from 2023 regarding garbage can lids and compactor closet doors on multiple floors remain unresolved.

The property has passed recent rodent inspections (2025, 2024, 2023, and 2022), indicating generally good pest control, and there have been no bedbug infestations reported since 2021. Two notable violations regarding exterior wall maintenance reporting (FISP Cycle 9A) from 2022 remain active, with a $1,250 penalty imposed. While the building has experienced various maintenance and compliance challenges, it has also maintained some positive indicators, such as passing regular rodent inspections and having no recent bedbug issues.