421 East 13th Street, Manhattan, NY 10009

421 East 13th Street is an 8-story, 96-unit residential building constructed in 2006, currently owned by Divya Rashad. The property has experienced several maintenance issues over recent years, with particular concerns regarding heat and water systems. Most notably, in March 2024, there was an emergency heat and hot water complaint affecting the entire building, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the conditions. Multiple water leaks have been reported, with the most recent non-emergency complaint filed in December 2023.

The building has also faced various infrastructure issues, including door and window problems in multiple instances (2024, 2021) and an emergency report regarding indoor air quality in July 2021. A significant cluster of complaints and violations emerged from inspections in September 2021, covering a range of issues including mold, pest infestations, ventilation system concerns, and problems with paint/plaster. These violations were all addressed, with no formal penalties noted. The building has maintained an active compliance record for pest control, with no bedbug infestations reported in the past seven filing periods (2017-2024), though there was one failed rodent inspection in late 2024 requiring follow-up.

Earlier mechanical issues were documented in 2019, including elevator problems that resulted in fines, though these were resolved. Currently, the building has open violations related to various posting requirements including inspection certificates, carbon monoxide detection, smoke detector requirements, and gas leak procedures, dating back to September 2021. The property has generally shown improvement in recent years, with consistent passing grades for rodent inspections from 2020 through 2025, except for one failure. The absence of bedbug infestations over multiple reporting periods since 2017 suggests effective pest management. While the building has experienced periodic maintenance issues primarily related to plumbing and heating systems, most complaints have been addressed through the appropriate channels, with the exception of the recent 2024 heat/hot water complaint where access was not granted for inspection.