508 East 12th Street, Manhattan, NY 10009

508 East 12th Street is a 6-story, 28-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1930, currently owned by Peter Tran. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past three years, with particular concerns around heating and plumbing systems. Between 2022 and 2025, there have been multiple complaints about heat and hot water outages affecting the entire building (most recently in January 2025), as well as several reports of water leaks, including a current slow leak as of April 2025.

The building has faced pest management challenges, with multiple reports of rodent activity and the presence of vermin, though recent inspections have shown some improvement in this area, with the most recent July 2025 inspection passing. Significant violations have been documented regarding building safety and maintenance, including concerns about fire escape access (notably in 2024, when flower pots were blocking egress), balcony maintenance requirements, and mold conditions in Apartment 2. There were three active violations related to work without permits between 2021 and 2024, though inspections did not result in any penalties.

The building's heating system has been a recurring source of complaints, with tenants frequently reporting issues that are typically resolved shortly after inspection. Notably, the building's bedbug reporting shows minimal infestation history, with only one unit affected in 2023, and recent filings from 2024-2025 showing zero infested units. Recent rodent inspections in 2025 have passed, suggesting some improvement in pest control measures. While the building has a history of maintenance and safety concerns, recent months have shown some progress in addressing these issues, particularly with respect to pest control and inspection compliance.