323 East 9th Street, Manhattan, NY 10003

323 East 9th Street, a 5-story, 15-unit old law tenement building located in the East Village and owned by Michael Shaoul, has experienced significant heating and hot water system issues throughout 2023-2024. Most notably, between January 2024 and July 2024, there were multiple emergency complaints regarding inadequate heat and hot water throughout the entire building, with at least nine separate incidents reported within a short timeframe and several violations issued.

The building also faced some access issues during inspections, with HPD unable to gain access to multiple apartment units on several occasions, though violations were still identified. These included Class C violations in January 2024 related to inadequate heat and hot water in apartments 1A and 5A, problems with building heating system access, and issues with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in apartment 1A. The building's maintenance history shows some previous concerns, including door/window issues documented in December 2019, though these were ultimately closed.

Importantly, the building has maintained a clean record for bedbug infestations over the past several years, with no reported cases from 2019 through 2024. The most recent rodent inspection in July 2025 indicated rat activity, though prior inspections in 2024 and 2023 had passed. The property has undergone regular rodent inspections, with bait applied in October 2021 and varying results in subsequent inspections, suggesting ongoing monitoring of pest control measures.