425 East 12th Street, Manhattan, NY 10009

425 East 12th Street, a 4-story, 12-unit old-law tenement building constructed in 1900, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years under the ownership of Yehuda Cohen. The most pressing concerns have been recurring heating systems problems, with no heat or hot water complaints reported in both March 2024 and March 2022, though heat was reportedly restored after tenant notification in January 2022. During 2024, the building faced flooring issues that required HPD attention.

A major structural concern emerged in 2022 when the building was declared under structural monitoring, and complaints were made about building shaking/vibrations, leading to a temporary vacate order, though this was eventually rescinded in July 2023. The facade condition was particularly alarming, with a February 2022 violation citing bulging at the ground floor with potential collapse risk, which was subsequently repaired and dismissed in November 2023. The building has undergone multiple inspections and received various violations related to maintenance compliance, though most recent bedbug reports indicate no infestation cases since at least 2020, and recent rodent inspections (2022-2025) have consistently passed.

Between 2022-2023, multiple HPD inspections addressed various issues including ventilation systems, plumbing (particularly radiator) problems, and unsanitary conditions related to mold, sewage, and pests, though no violations were ultimately issued for these complaints. The building has maintained regular bedbug reporting requirements, with all reports showing zero infested units. The most recent inspections and filings (2024-2025) suggest improved conditions, with no current open violations related to structural or sanitary issues, and consistent passing of rodent inspections indicating effective pest management practices.