160 East 2nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10009

The 24-unit, 4-story tenement building at 160 East 2nd Street in the East Village, owned by Rona Clemente and constructed in 1950, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there are currently open B-class violations from August 2024 in Apartment 1A regarding defective smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and water leak issues in the bathroom ceiling. The building has a concerning pattern of door-related problems, with multiple emergency complaints in August 2023 resulting in violations, as well as more recent water leak issues in August 2024.

Between 2022 and 2024, there were multiple complaints about building-wide heat and hot water issues, with some being duplicate complaints. The building has also faced significant regulatory scrutiny, with four ECB violations in June 2023 relating to illegal occupancy of Apartment B, including issues with means of egress, sprinkler systems, and fire alarm requirements, though these violations were resolved with associated penalties. Recent inspections and maintenance records show a mix of compliance and ongoing issues.

Rodent inspections conducted between 2022 and 2025 show variable results, with rat activity recorded in February and March 2025, though previous inspections had passed. The bedbug reporting records from 2020 to 2024 indicate no infestations during the reporting periods. While the building has had various maintenance issues, particularly in Apartment 1A, the owners have generally addressed violations when cited, though some open violations remain as of the latest inspections. The building's infrastructure concerns seem to cluster around water systems, doors, and safety equipment, particularly in the most recently affected unit (1A), which has experienced multiple violations since 2023.