526 East 11th Street, Manhattan, NY 10009

526 East 11th Street is a 5-story, 18-unit old law tenement building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Igor Ger. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues throughout 2025, with multiple complaints and violations related to heat and hot water systems, flooring problems, and water leaks.

Of particular concern are several open violations and complaints as of 2025, including an unsanitary condition involving pests, ongoing flooring issues (open since February 2025), and multiple HPD inspection failures due to lack of access in response to various complaints (including water leak, flooring issues, general maintenance, and appliance problems). The building has a significant pattern of problems documented through multiple agencies, including active Environmental Control Board violations from 2023 concerning building maintenance issues such as a detached drain pipe, rotted cornice trim, and obstructed exit passageway.

There are also multiple open violations regarding building safety systems, including issues with carbon monoxide detectors and smoke alarms in Apartment 7, as well as problems with mold conditions in the kitchen and bathroom of that unit. The property appears to be persistently unable to provide necessary access for inspections and repairs, as evidenced by numerous instances where inspectors could not gain entry to investigate reported problems. While the building has maintained its rodent-free status with passed inspections from 2019 through 2025, the frequency and nature of other complaints suggest ongoing challenges with building maintenance and safety systems.