273 East 10th Street, Manhattan, NY 10009

273 East 10th Street is a 5-story, 17-unit old law tenement building constructed in 1900 and currently owned by John Portelli. The building has experienced several maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most recent concern being a tattooing facility with inadequate equipment reported in September 2024. Between 2021-2022, there were notable problems with lighting and flooring, though inspections were unable to gain access to verify these conditions.

The building underwent multiple repairs following a series of violations in 2019, including issues with the mechanical ventilation system, floor damage, rodent infestation, and bathroom problems affecting the first-floor apartment. 273 East 10th Street has maintained a good track record of bedbug management, with consistent reports showing no infested units from 2019 through 2024, and recent inspections in 2025 have passed for rodent control, though one inspection in 2023 resulted in a "failed for other reasons" designation. The property has had several emergency and non-emergency complaints documented, particularly in 2019, which required attention to door/window conditions, wall repairs, and pest issues.

There were also complaints regarding construction practices in late 2018, specifically about smoking signs and construction permits, though inspections found no violations at the time. The building's maintenance history shows active management of issues as they arise, with most violations being corrected within reasonable timeframes. Recent years have shown improved compliance, with most inspections passing and regular bedbug reporting demonstrating responsible management of the unit's pest control requirements.