145 Avenue C, Manhattan, NY 10009

145 Avenue C is a 6-story, 25-unit New Law Tenement building located in the East Village, constructed in 1900 and currently owned by Marla Siegel. The property has experienced persistent maintenance issues, with the most recent being a significant water leak reported in April 2025 that remains unresolved. The building has faced recurrent heating system problems, with multiple complaints about lack of heat and hot water affecting the entire building in late 2024 and December 2023, though inspections were often unable to gain access to verify conditions.

A cluster of complaints in March 2024 involved various maintenance issues including plumbing problems (bathtub/shower and toilet), ceiling paint/plaster issues, and roofing concerns, all of which were closed but indicate ongoing maintenance needs. The building has a history of safety and compliance concerns, including violations related to fire safety equipment. In October 2024, violations were issued for missing carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors in Apartment 1D, with similar issues in December 2023 in Apartment D2. Notable structural and safety issues include multiple complaints about building shaking/vibrations in 2024 and 2025, though inspections found no violations at those times.

The building's facade maintenance and fire escape had documented violations in late 2023, and there were concerns about mouse infestations in Apartment 1D that required remediation. Water management issues, rodent activity (documented in multiple inspections throughout 2023-2025), and multiple failed rodent inspections indicate ongoing pest control challenges. While bedbug reports from 2021-2024 show periods of infestation, the most recent reports indicate no current issues. The building's recent history shows improved compliance with rodent control measures, passing inspections in 2024-2025 after multiple bait applications, though the presence of rats was noted in earlier inspections throughout 2023.