448 East 13th Street, Manhattan, NY 10009

448 East 13th Street is a 12-unit, 4-story old law tenement building located in the East Village, currently owned by Sharon Mendez. The building, constructed in 1900, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, with the most critical being an active exterior wall violation from December 2023 regarding fallen cement stucco at the 4th story level, for which a $6,250 penalty has been imposed. In 2024, the building was subjected to multiple inspections revealing various maintenance concerns including self-closing door issues, lead paint hazards, and the need for kitchen ceiling repairs in Apartment 3.

The property has also shown recurring problems with plumbing, heating systems, and unsanitary conditions, including multiple complaints in 2023 relating to mold and pests, though many of these complaints resulted in no violations being found upon inspection. The building's recent history shows a pattern of both emergency and non-emergency maintenance issues, including a bathtub/shower plumbing complaint in 2024 that could not be inspected due to lack of access, and a variety of complaints in 2023 related to appliances and sanitary conditions. Notably, there were several work without permit violations issued in 2022 regarding the rear facade work, though these were later resolved.

The property has maintained an active bedbug-free status since October 2021, with zero units reported infested or re-infested in recent filings. While rodent inspections have generally resulted in passing grades since February 2024, there were some initial failures for other reasons in 2023 that suggest ongoing vigilance is required in this area. Documentation shows a pattern of open violations regarding exterior maintenance and safety features, particularly in relation to self-closing doors and lead paint hazards, indicating these remain outstanding issues requiring attention.