185 Avenue B, Manhattan, NY 10009

185 Avenue B is a 7-story, 40-unit Class A residential building located in the East Village, owned by Jared Lustbader and constructed in 2013. The building has experienced several maintenance issues over the years, with the most recent being a food poisoning complaint involving three or more cases that is currently under investigation as of June 2025. Earlier in 2025, there was a building-wide heat and hot water complaint, though inspectors were unable to access units to verify the issue.

The property has faced recurring challenges with indoor air quality, particularly related to sewage odors and dry cleaning vapors (PERC) in late 2022, while also experiencing plumbing and water supply issues that warranted emergency responses. A fire escape safety complaint was filed in late 2021, but inspections did not result in any violations. The building has gone through three bedbug reporting periods between 2021 and 2024, with one confirmed infestation in 2022, though subsequent reports in 2023-2024 showed no new infestations.

Despite these issues, the building has maintained a passing record in regular rodent inspections, with the most recent inspection in May 2025 showing compliance. Similar inspections conducted in previous years (2018-2024) have consistently resulted in passing grades, indicating effective pest management practices. While the building has experienced various maintenance challenges typical of urban properties, the consistent passing results in rodent inspections and the resolution of most complaints suggest reasonable maintenance oversight, though the recent heat and food safety issues indicate some ongoing concerns with building systems and resident health matters.