186 Avenue B, Manhattan, NY 10009

The five-story, eight-unit tenement building at 186 Avenue B, owned by Ben Soleimani, has experienced recurring maintenance and pest control challenges since 2021. Most notably, the property has shown an ongoing struggle with rodent activity, with multiple inspections indicating either rat presence or requiring bait application between 2023-2025, though recent inspections in 2024-2025 have shown "Passed" results, suggesting improved conditions.

The building has a documented history of heating and plumbing issues, with emergency complaints regarding heat and hot water in July 2021 and September 2022, though these were resolved through occupant verification. Other maintenance concerns include unsanitary garbage/recycling storage conditions documented in September 2021, which was addressed through tenant communication. Recent building activity includes a 2023 complaint about after-hours work that resulted in no violations being found, and a 2022 complaint regarding site conditions endangering workers where access was not granted for inspection.

On a positive note, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations over multiple reporting periods from 2019 through 2024, with all reports showing zero infested, eradicated, or re-infested units. The property has demonstrated some recent improvements in rodent management, with the most recent inspections showing "Passed" results, suggesting successful compliance with health department requirements. The building's maintenance history suggests a moderate level of attention required for various systems and sanitation issues, particularly during the 2021-2022 period, though there appears to be recent stabilization in conditions as of 2024-2025.