542 East 11th Street, Manhattan, NY 10009

542 East 11th Street is a 5-story, 20-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1920, currently owned by Igor Ger. The building has experienced persistent issues with heating and hot water systems, particularly evident in a cluster of emergency complaints in April 2025, with one related complaint remaining open (as of May 2025).

During late 2024 and early 2025, the building faced various maintenance challenges including pest infestations (mice and roaches in Apt 1B), water supply issues, and multiple heat/hot water-related complaints. Notably, there are several open violations related to the building's infrastructure, including a concerning pile of pillows and bedding partially blocking the fire escape at the 4th floor level, for which a penalty of $6,250 has been imposed. The building's history shows several significant concerns, particularly in 2019 when there were multiple violations regarding illegal transient occupancy (Apartment 4D), including failures to maintain required safety systems such as fire alarms and sprinklers, though these were later resolved.

There are ongoing issues with external low pressure inspection filings, with multiple active violations from 2018 through 2023 indicating non-compliance with this safety requirement. A series of 311 complaints between 2024-2025 suggest continued struggles with basic building systems and maintenance, though recent rodent inspections (2022-2025) have shown consistent passing results, indicating improved pest control efforts. The property has had three consecutive passed rodent inspections as of July 2025, suggesting successful pest management in recent months.