426 East 14th Street, Manhattan, NY 10009

426 East 14th Street is a 5-story, 45-unit Old Law Tenement building located in the East Village and owned by Jeffrey Kaplan. The building, constructed in 1930, has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues in recent years, with multiple emergency complaints filed through 311 services in 2025 and 2023. These include at least 5 separate incidents of heat/hot water problems, with both apartment-specific and entire building complaints.

Other significant maintenance issues include a water leak (2023), door/window problems (2024), and various food establishment-related complaints in 2024 concerning rodents, insects, and garbage. The building's technical systems have faced several challenges, with violations noted for fire escape defects in 2024 (class C violations). An inspection in 2023 revealed unauthorized electrical work and improper equipment usage, resulting in fines totaling $4,812.50, though these charges have since been resolved. While the building has generally maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing zero infested units in the past several reporting periods, there was one notable rodent-related incident in 2024 that required attention.

The property has consistently passed rodent inspections between 2020 and 2025, with only one instance of rat activity reported in November 2024. The building's heating system has been particularly problematic, with multiple violations related to inadequate heat supply and improper access to heating system doors noted between 2022 and 2023. Recent inspections as of 2025 continue to show heating system challenges, with violations regarding access to the boiler room still pending resolution. The property has had regular maintenance work and permits issued for various repairs and improvements, with several electrical and plumbing permits granted between 2020 and 2021.