202 East 7th Street, Manhattan, NY 10009

202 East 7th Street, a 6-story, 18-unit New Law Tenement built in 1910, has experienced recurring infrastructure issues in recent years, with the most significant ongoing concern being heat and hot water supply problems. Most notably, between March and April 2025, multiple complaints were filed regarding building-wide heat and hot water issues, with HPD conducting multiple inspections but often unable to gain apartment access for verification.

The building has also faced several plumbing challenges, particularly evident in 2024 with multiple water supply complaints, some classified as emergencies. Safety concerns emerged in October 2024 when violations were recorded for defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in apartment 2E, though these were certified as corrected by December 2024. The property has a documented history of maintenance issues requiring attention, including an active Class C bedbug violation from September 2024 in apartment 2A, multiple violations in apartment 2D from May 2023 regarding defective plaster, paint, and bathroom fixtures, and concerning water leak issues.

Building systems also show some regulatory non-compliance, with open violations related to external low-pressure inspection filings from 2019 and 2020. While the building underwent several inspections for rodent activity between 2023 and 2025, recent inspections indicate improved conditions with a "Passed" result in July 2025. The property has multiple open and historical violations with DOB, including significant violations from 2018 related to building maintenance and electrical work, though there have been recent bedbug and rodent inspections showing no current infestation and improved compliance, respectively.