174 Avenue B, Manhattan, NY 10009
174 Avenue B is a 5-story, 8-unit residential building located in the East Village, constructed in 1900 and owned by Howard Lifshitz. The building has experienced recurring issues with food establishment concerns, particularly relating to rodents and insects, with nine documented complaints between 2021 and 2024, though all were administratively closed after being addressed.
In terms of health and safety inspections, the building has consistently passed rodent inspections performed every six months since 2021, with the most recent inspection in February 2025 showing compliance. A significant water leak incident was reported and resolved in September 2021. The building had one lighting violation recorded in 2019 regarding inadequate front entrance lighting, which was certified as corrected by May 2019.
Bedbug infestations have been documented in the building's history, with the most concerning outbreak occurring during the 2022-2023 reporting period affecting all 8 units, though subsequent years (2023-2024 and 2024-2025) showed no reported infestations or re-infestations. The building's management has demonstrated responsiveness to maintenance issues, as evidenced by prompt resolution of various complaints. Regular rodent inspections and their consistent passing results indicate proactive pest management, despite the periodic food establishment complaints suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges in this area.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 8 |
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Year built | 1900 |
Total area | 6150 sq ft |
Floors | 5 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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- 174 Avenue B, New York, NY 10009
- 548 East 11th St, New York, NY 10009
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