418 East 9th Street, Manhattan, NY 10009

The five-story, 13-unit tenement building at 418 East 9th Street in the East Village, owned by Perry Roth and built in 1900, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years. Most notably, there have been multiple heating system problems, including a recent building-wide heat/hot water complaint in October 2023, an apartment-specific heat/hot water issue in January 2022, and ongoing construction-related concerns including lead dust and poor indoor air quality in 2023. The building has also faced ventilation system problems (with a violation issued in September 2023), and multiple rodent activity reports, particularly in mid-2022, followed by recent inspections in 2025 passing with no significant findings.

Several open violations from the September 2023 inspection require attention, including issues with self-closing doors, ventilation systems, and the need to properly post various safety notices related to smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and gas leak procedures. The property has undergone various inspections and investigations, revealing some concerning patterns. There were multiple construction-related complaints in early 2023, including issues with unprotected construction work and debris at Apartment 2B, though these complaints were eventually closed.

A 2021 boiler-related violation was documented, and there have been recurring concerns about the building's rat control measures, with inspections showing rat activity in 2022-2023 periods. Despite these challenges, the building has maintained an active rodent control program, with the most recent inspections in 2024-2025 showing compliance with requirements. The building's bedbug reporting history from 2019 through 2024 shows no infestations, suggesting effective pest management practices in that regard. While the building has experienced various maintenance issues, it's worth noting that many complaints have been addressed and closed through official channels, though several open violations related to safety signage and building systems remain outstanding as of the latest inspection.