226 East 10th Street, Manhattan, NY 10003

The 8-unit, 4-story tenement at 226 East 10th Street, owned by Peter Tran, has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues over the past two years, with HPD responding to multiple complaints in 2024 and 2025. Most recently, in May 2025, the entire building reported heat and hot water problems, though they were resolved before inspection. In October 2024, a Class B violation was issued for inadequate hot water supply to bathroom fixtures in Apartment 4, along with violations for defective plaster surfaces and a roach infestation, though these were certified as corrected by October 29, 2024.

The building has also faced boiler-related concerns, with multiple complaints between 2021 and 2024 indicating access issues for inspections. In 2024, two ECB violations were issued regarding unsafe roof handrails and locked heating system access, with penalties totaling $2,500. The property has a history of maintenance challenges, including ventilation system issues (April 2024), heavy water leaks (September 2023), and rodent activity, with inspections showing both passed and failed results between 2022 and 2025.

During a construction period in 2019, several violations were recorded regarding unsafe conditions, including concerns about handrails, ceiling collapse in Apartment 5, and improper posting of construction documents, resulting in penalties totaling $5,000. The building's management has maintained regular bedbug reporting, showing no confirmed infestations since 2019, and recent inspections have shown generally passing results for pest control. While many violations and complaints have been addressed and closed, the pattern of recurring heat/hot water issues and recent emergency complaints suggests ongoing building maintenance challenges.