54 East 7th Street, Manhattan, NY 10003

54 East 7th Street is a 5-story, 20-unit old law tenement building constructed in 1893 and currently owned by John Koscinski. The building has experienced several maintenance issues over recent years, with the most recent being an unsanitary condition related to pests in April 2023, which was investigated by HPD but resulted in no violations. The building has multiple open violations from 2023-2024, including issues regarding bedbug reporting compliance and requirements to address rust and paint conditions on balconies and fire escape components.

In the spring of 2019, there was a cluster of maintenance issues including violations related to walls, floors, and ceilings, particularly impacting apartments 2 and 5. Safety concerns have also been documented, including a November 2019 incident involving smoke and carbon monoxide detector issues, though inspectors were unable to gain access for verification. The building's rodent inspection history shows a mix of passing inspections and instances of rat activity, with the most recent inspections indicating some persistence of rodent-related issues, including a May 2025 initial inspection showing rat activity.

The building's maintenance record includes a variety of repairs required under the Housing Maintenance Code, particularly focusing on improvements needed in apartment 2's bathroom and various common areas. An investigation into potentially illegal hotel usage was conducted in late 2019, though inspectors were unable to gain access to the premises. While some issues have been resolved through the complaints process, several open violations from 2023-2024 and the pattern of maintenance issues suggest ongoing challenges with building upkeep and resident safety systems.