125 East 4th Street, Manhattan, NY 10003

The 6-story, 28-unit building at 125 East 4th Street in the East Village, owned by Cheryl Roubian and constructed in 2004, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, in May 2023, there was a heating and hot water violation affecting apartment 26, though HPD could only inspect another unit to confirm the inadequate service. The building has also faced ongoing concerns with door safety and access, as evidenced by multiple violations in 2024 regarding non-self-closing doors in various areas including the vestibule, front entrance, boiler room, and laundry room.

A critical safety violation related to the installation of commercial dryers without proper sprinkler protection was issued in 2023, resulting in a $1,250 penalty. The property has experienced recurring maintenance and safety issues, particularly in 2019 when multiple violations were documented across various categories including plumbing (bathtub/shower), window guard safety, water leaks, and pest problems. While most of these violations were closed, there remains an open violation from 2019 regarding bathtub repairs in apartment 25.

The building's heating system remains a concern, with violations noted in both 2023 and 2024 related to insufficient hot water and heating provision. Recent inspections have shown some improvement, with rodent inspections in 2025 passing, though there are still recent violations regarding low-pressure inspection filings from 2018 and 2021 that appear to be active. The building's bedbug reporting history shows minimal issues, with only one reported infestation in 2019 that was resolved.