255 East 10th Street, Manhattan, NY 10009

The 5-story, 23-unit residential building at 255 East 10th Street, owned by Michael Taub and located in Manhattan's East Village, has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems over the past two years. Between November 2023 and May 2025, there were at least four separate complaints regarding inadequate heating or hot water, including both apartment-specific and building-wide incidents, none of which allowed HPD access for inspection. The building has also faced safety concerns, including a carbon monoxide detector issue in November 2023, and several unsanitary conditions related to pests between 2022 and 2024.

Notable violations were documented in September 2023, particularly affecting apartment 3B, where issues included defective smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detection devices, radiator cover problems, and evidence of a mouse infestation. The building's maintenance history shows some improvements, with correctable violations being addressed, including a water leak and window frame issue in September 2021. Recent rodent inspections from 2023 to 2025 have consistently passed, indicating successful remediation of previous infestations.

The elevator system has been a point of concern, with a 2025 complaint about single-device operation, though this was ultimately found to have no violation warranted upon inspection. The property has maintained a consistent record of bedbug reporting from 2019 through 2025, showing zero infested or re-infested units in the most recent filings. Compliance with rodent control measures has been demonstrated through regular inspections and the application of bait systems when necessary. Two open violations from 2024 remain unaddressed regarding exterior vestibule wall maintenance, including fire safety concerns.