435 East 9th Street, Manhattan, NY 10009

The 14-unit, 4-story tenement building at 435 East 9th Street in the East Village, owned by Tara Dexter, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, there were multiple emergency safety concerns reported in March 2025 regarding carbon monoxide detectors, fire escape conditions, smoke detectors, and door/window issues. The building has also faced persistent pest problems, with rodent sightings reported in March 2025 and multiple unsanitary conditions related to pests documented in recent months. Water-related issues have been recurring, including heavy flows reported in February and June 2024, along with water leaks affecting both individual units and common areas.

The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of various infrastructure and safety concerns, including multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations. In June 2024, violations were issued for problems with the ceiling, walls, and door components in Apartment 4RE. Compliance inspections in 2025 indicated ongoing concerns with pest control, as evidenced by rat activity reports. The building's systems have required attention to heating, hot water, and various structural elements, though there have been some successful repairs and closures of certain violations. Historical records show past issues with heating systems and ventilation, though more recent inspections have generally resulted in passing grades for basic building systems.

The property has maintained a clean record in terms of bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in the past five years. Recent rat inspections in 2025 showed mixed results, with both passing and rat activity findings within the same year. The building's compliance history demonstrates a combination of resolved and ongoing maintenance issues, with particular attention required for safety systems and pest control. While some violations have been properly addressed, others remain open or were only partially resolved based on inspection results. The most pressing current concerns appear to be related to building safety systems and pest management, with regular inspections indicating ongoing maintenance requirements.