528 East 13th Street, Manhattan, NY 10009

528 East 13th Street is a 5-story, 20-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1900 and currently owned by Rosa Bruni, located in Manhattan's East Village neighborhood. The building has experienced multiple recurring maintenance issues in recent months, particularly during 2025, with significant resident complaints about heat and hot water (4 separate incidents in April 2025), water leaks (heavy flow - open since March 2025), and various paint/plaster issues. Multiple emergency complaints regarding garbage/recycling storage were recorded in 2025, with some remaining open as of the latest reports.

The building has also faced several concerning violations and maintenance issues throughout 2024, including problems with self-closing doors, ceiling conditions, and a notable bulkhead stability concern with a $625 violation issued in 2021. Historical data shows previous structural concerns were documented in 2021, with multiple complaints regarding building shaking/vibration, though these were mostly resolved without finding violations. The building has maintained a consistent record of passing rodent inspections between 2020 and 2025, with only one failure noted in late 2024.

Recent bedbug reporting (2023-2024) shows no confirmed infestations. Several housing maintenance code violations were recorded and subsequently closed in 2024-2025, including issues with fire safety materials, hot water temperature, and various repair needs in common areas. The property owner has obtained necessary permits for some work, including an exterior wall permit issued in May 2021, suggesting ongoing maintenance and repairs, though the frequency and nature of recent complaints indicate persistent maintenance challenges.