208 East 7th Street, Manhattan, NY 10009

208 East 7th Street is a 6-story, 28-unit tenement building located in the East Village, constructed in 1900 and currently owned by Robert Spitalnick. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, most notably in January 2025 when multiple complaints were filed, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. At least four heat/hot water complaints were recorded in early 2025 alone, with some being temporarily resolved during HPD inspections.

The property has also faced plumbing challenges, with several complaints regarding toilets, water supply, and bathtub/shower issues throughout 2024 and 2025, some of which remain open as of July 2025. The building has a documented history of maintenance challenges and violations. In 2022, significant issues were reported in Apartment 5, including water leakage, mold, and ceiling problems, resulting in multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations.

An Environmental Control Board violation was issued in April 2024 regarding the improper storage of construction materials in public areas, with a penalty imposed. The Department of Buildings has conducted several inspections related to unauthorized work in the occupied multiple dwelling, with some inspections showing no violations. Importantly, the building has maintained a zero-record for bedbug infestations across multiple reporting periods from 2018-2024, and while there has been some rodent activity noted in inspections between 2022-2025, most recent inspections in 2024-2025 have shown passing results. The property has experienced challenges with heat and hot water systems, particularly in winter months, and has had various plumbing infrastructure issues requiring attention.