214 Avenue A, Manhattan, NY 10009

214 Avenue A is a 4-story, 18-unit residential tenement building constructed in 1920, currently owned by Eric Michael. The building has experienced multiple concerning issues over the past few years, with particular attention required to the ongoing rodent problems: inspections from 2024 have consistently shown rat activity, with the most recent complaint in July 2024 resulting in identified violations requiring follow-up inspections. Water-related issues have been a significant concern, with multiple complaints between 2020-2021 reporting heavy flow leaks, damp spots, and sewage problems, though these were generally marked as closed due to inability to gain access for inspection.

The building has had several violations related to safety and maintenance standards, including broken window guards (2021) and unsanitary conditions involving mold (2020). The property has undergone regular bedbug reporting requirements, with the most recent reports for 2023-2024 showing no infested units, indicating successful management of this particular issue. However, there are numerous open violations on record that require attention, particularly regarding bedbug reporting compliance (as evidenced by multiple inspections between 2021-2024). The building experienced a food safety incident in 2021 involving multiple cases of food poisoning, though this was determined to be an isolated incident.

The property has shown some improvements in maintenance, with inspections in 2023 and 2025 passing without major issues, though the persistent rodent activity through 2024-2025 suggests ongoing challenges with pest control. The building's permit history shows several electrical work permits issued between 2020-2021, though the specific nature of these works is not detailed in the available data. While some housing maintenance issues have been addressed over time, including food establishment violations and safety concerns, the building continues to face challenges with pest management and maintenance compliance, as evidenced by the ongoing rodent activity and various open violations on record. Recent inspections in 2025 have shown some improvement, passing without major issues, suggesting responsive management to certain maintenance requirements.