301 East 10th Street, Manhattan, NY 10009

301 East 10th Street is a 4-story, 6-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1844 in the East Village, currently owned by Ruben Sepulveda. The building has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over recent years. Most notably, in 2018, there were multiple reports of heavy water leaks investigated by HPD, though no violations were issued.

The property underwent substantial work in 2019-2020, during which time there were several Department of Buildings (DOB) violations related to construction safety and building maintenance, including issues with scaffolding, fire safety equipment, and inadequate housekeeping. A collapse of a non-load bearing wall occurred during this period, affecting both the main building and a rear extension, though repairs were completed under subsequent permits. In 2020, there were violations related to COVID-19 compliance and construction safety. More recent concerns have emerged in 2025, including issues with egress and debris that temporarily resulted in a vacate order, though these were subsequently rescinded.

The building's bedbug reporting history has shown no infestations in recent years, with the most recent report in 2025 showing zero infested units. Rodent inspections have generally passed, with only one instance of rat activity noted in February 2025, though this was following multiple consecutive passes. The building has maintained compliance with annual bedbug reporting requirements since 2021, and recent environmental control board violations from 2020-2025 indicate a pattern of addressing construction-related safety issues, though many resulted in fines during the 2019-2020 period. The most recent building permits from 2020 demonstrate ongoing maintenance and repair activity, though specific details of these works are not provided in the records.