213 East 4th Street, Manhattan, NY 10009

213 East 4th Street is a 6-story, 28-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Henry Moses. The building has experienced persistent maintenance issues in recent years, with multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions, particularly involving pests. Notably, in 2023-2024, there were documented infestations of roaches in Apartments 8 and 22, and multiple pest-related complaints from December 2024 through February 2025.

Apartment 8, in particular, appears to have significant ongoing issues, with open violations as of August 2023 related to water leaks, missing smoke detectors, electrical problems, and pest infestations. The building has also faced infrastructure challenges, including plumbing issues (bathtub/shower problems reported in February 2025) and multiple complaints about heat/hot water (most recently in December 2024). Regulatory inspections and enforcement actions reveal a pattern of unresolved maintenance concerns, particularly in December 2024 and early 2025, when multiple violations were issued by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

These violations have spanned various categories, including plumbing, pest control, safety (carbon monoxide detector), and structural issues (paint/plaster). The building has undergone several rodent control treatments between late 2024 and mid-2025, suggesting ongoing pest management efforts are required. While there have been some positive developments, such as the building passing rodent inspections in July 2025 and May 2025, the persistence of maintenance issues and open violations raises concerns about the building's overall condition and management response to tenant needs. The most recent bedbug reports for 2025 indicate no current infestations, marking an improvement in this specific area.