195 East 4th Street, Manhattan, NY 10009

The 5-story, 18-unit residential building at 195 East 4th Street in the East Village, owned by Ramiel Benyehuda and dating back to 1913, has experienced numerous maintenance and compliance issues over recent years. Most concerning are recurring problems with water and mold: in December 2024, three simultaneous emergency complaints were filed regarding water leaks (heavy flow), wall paint/plaster issues, and mold, though HPD inspections were unable to be completed. The building has a documented history of heating problems, with emergency heat/hot water complaints in 2020 and 2023.

There have been multiple rodent-related incidents, with the most recent rat activity noted in January 2025, following several baiting treatments and inspections throughout 2023-2024. The property has faced significant code enforcement challenges, particularly regarding illegal unit conversion issues. Between 2018 and 2024, multiple violations were recorded for illegal occupancy, including an active cellar unit that was reportedly occupied against code.

In 2024, two Environmental Control Board violations were issued related to unauthorized construction work and removal of posted vacate orders, with fines totaling $2,500. The building's owners have consistently filed bedbug reports showing zero infested units since 2020, and recent inspections as of July 2025 passed the rodent inspection, indicating some improvement in pest management. The property has also received various other maintenance-related citations, including for heating issues, unsanitary conditions, and unauthorized alterations, though many of these violations have been resolved through compliance actions or payment of fines.