203 East 4th Street, Manhattan, NY 10009

203 East 4th Street is a 5-story, 10-unit old law tenement building built in 1900, currently owned by Tara Dexter. The property has experienced numerous maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant problems occurring in 2023-2024. Multiple water-related complaints were reported, including slow leaks and damp spots, with violations issued in July-August 2023.

There were also electrical, flooring, and ceiling issues reported during this period, all of which resulted in violations. A notable mold problem was documented in December 2023. More recent complaints include a window frame issue in June 2024, though inspectors were unable to gain access to evaluate the condition. The building has also faced safety concerns, with multiple violations for apartment 8 documented in August 2023, including defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, lighting issues, and problems with plastered surfaces.

Three separate attempts to inspect for illegal conversion and egress issues in 2021-2024 resulted in denied access. The building has undergone regular bedbug reporting since 2020, with no infestations or eradications recorded in the past five reporting periods, suggesting effective pest management in this regard. Recent rodent inspections have shown mixed results, with rat activity noted in July 2024, followed by multiple bait applications from October 2024 to January 2025, though the most recent inspections in July 2025 returned passing results. While the building has experienced various maintenance issues, the property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements and has recently shown improvement in rodent control measures, with the most recent inspections passing.