286 East 10th Street, Manhattan, NY 10009

The 5-story, 8-unit tenement building at 286 East 10th Street in the East Village, built in 1900 and owned by Israel Cohen, has experienced recurring heating and water supply issues in recent years. Most notably, throughout 2024 and into 2025, multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding inadequate heat and hot water, with at least one violation issued in December 2024 affecting the 5th-floor apartment (5E).

The building has also faced various maintenance challenges, including multiple violations and repairs needed for safety systems such as smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, as well as issues with pests, specifically mice infestations in 5E that required correction in early 2025. The property has two active Department of Buildings violations from 2023 regarding the failure to file mandatory external low-pressure inspections in 2018 and 2022. Various building systems and safety features have required attention, including fire escape maintenance and public hall repairs noted in August 2024, though these violations were subsequently closed.

Importantly, the building has maintained a consistent record of passing rodent inspections, with the most recent inspection showing compliance in July 2025. Bedbug reports indicate no infestations in recent years, with the last recorded treatment occurring in 2020-2021. While the building's heating and water supply issues have persisted, regular maintenance and prompt response to violations suggest active management, though residents continue to experience periodic discomfort from these recurring systems failures.