201 Avenue A, Manhattan, NY 10009

The 6-unit, 4-story tenement building at 201 Avenue A in the East Village, owned by David Sohayegh and constructed in 1910, has experienced several notable maintenance issues in recent years. Most pressing are the recurring rodent problems, with multiple rat activity inspections and bait applications recorded throughout 2024 and 2025, including as recently as April 2025.

The building has also faced persistent water-related issues, as evidenced by three heavy flow water leak complaints between March and June 2025, and two similar complaints from December 2024 that HPD inspectors were unable to access. Apartment 6 has been the focus of multiple violations, particularly in 2023-2024, including issues with paint/plaster conditions, door functionality, and unauthorized modifications to walls and ceilings. The unit appeared to have multiple maintenance challenges requiring attention, though many of these violations are no longer listed as "Open." The building's inspection history reveals systemic maintenance challenges, including a December 2024 citation for unsanitary conditions related to garbage/recycling storage, and multiple instances where HPD inspectors were unable to gain access.

While the property has undergone various inspections and complaint investigations, including those related to building systems (e.g., electrical wiring, plumbing), the frequency of rodent inspections and heavy water flow complaints suggests ongoing maintenance concerns. The building's bedbug report filings since 2021 indicate no infestations or eradications during the reporting periods, suggesting this particular pest issue has been effectively managed. Recent improvements include the resolution of several Environmental Control Board violations related to electrical and scaffold work from previous years, though a new rodent-related violation was issued in 2022 pertaining to exposed wiring and lighting fixtures.