253 East 10th Street, Manhattan, NY 10009
253 East 10th Street is a 5-story, 20-unit Old Law Tenement building located in the East Village, built in 1900 and currently owned by Zachary Kadden. The building has experienced recurring issues with heating and hot water, with complaints filed in 2024 and 2023 regarding lack of heat/hot water in the entire building. In addition, the property has faced several maintenance challenges including multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations in 2022 that impacted unit 18, such as problems with flooring, kitchen cabinets, and pest infestations.
These violations, along with others related to cooking gas and various general maintenance issues, were generally addressed through inspections and repairs, though specific completion dates for some violations were not provided. The building's recent history shows active engagement with various regulatory bodies, including multiple Department of Buildings (DOB) inspections and Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) interventions. Significant findings include structural concerns with the building's facade, including multiple active ECB violations from 2021-2022 regarding masonry disrepair, and electrical system grounding issues.
The property has undergone regular rodent inspections, with the most recent showing rat activity in 2025, though previous inspections had passed. Additionally, the building's water damage issues have been documented, particularly in 2020, along with several tenant safety inspections in 2021 that resulted in Oath Violations. The building's bedbug reporting history shows one infestation in 2023, with previous years showing no infestations.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 20 |
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Year built | 1900 |
Total area | 9445 sq ft |
Floors | 5 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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