512 East 12th Street, Manhattan, NY 10009

512 East 12th Street is a 20-unit, 5-story old-law tenement building in the East Village, constructed in 1920 and currently owned by 512 East 12th Street, LLC. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water throughout 2024, with multiple complaints filed between March and April 2024, including both apartment-specific and building-wide reports. Notably, there was a Class C violation issued in March 2024 for scalding hot water exceeding 130 degrees in Apartment 1.

The building's maintenance history shows several safety concerns, including multiple violations related to building entrance security between May and October 2023, such as defective self-closing doors and an illegal double cylinder lock at the metal security gate. While the building has maintained a clean record for bedbugs since 2019, receiving annual inspection reports showing zero infested units, the property has faced challenges with rodent activity. This is evidenced by mixed results in recent inspections, with rat activity noted in January and October 2024, though the most recent July 2025 inspection passed. A complaint regarding work without a permit at an occupied multiple dwelling was filed in May 2024, but no violations were warranted at the time of inspection.

The building's recent history suggests ongoing challenges with essential services, particularly heating systems, as evidenced by numerous emergency heat/hot water complaints in 2024. The property has demonstrated improved compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, maintaining a zero infestation record for multiple years. While recent rodent activity has been recorded, there have been periods of passing inspections. The building's management has responded to various violations, with several being certified as corrected, though the persistence of heat-related issues remains a significant concern.