302 East 12th Street, Manhattan, NY 10003
302 East 12th Street is a five-story, 8-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Josh Lipkowitz in New York City's East Village neighborhood. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water, with two emergency complaints filed in January 2025 regarding entire building outages, and previous heating problems noted as far back as 2019. There have been multiple pest-related complaints, particularly in 2023 and earlier, though most recent inspections have shown passing results.
The property has also faced several violations related to building maintenance standards; in 2023, violations were recorded for improperly installed door closing mechanisms at both the front entrance and vestibule, along with a failure to maintain proper gas leak notification procedures. While the building's bedbug infestation records show no reported cases in the past two years (2023-2025), the property has had historical issues with certification compliance, including a 2024 violation for failure to file 2023 external low-pressure inspection documentation. The building has undergone various inspections and corrective actions over the years, with the most recent rodent inspections between 2022-2025 showing consistently passing results.
Previous environmental control board violations from 2020-2023 highlighted concerns with exterior maintenance, including a disconnected fire escape step and issues with window A/C unit support brackets. The property has generally maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with recent filings showing zero infested units. The owner has obtained necessary permits for various maintenance work over the years, including permits issued in 2018 for electrical and plumbing work. While the building has experienced several maintenance issues requiring intervention from various city agencies, recent years have shown improvement in some areas, particularly regarding rodent control and bedbug management, though heating system reliability remains a significant concern as of 2025.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 8 |
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Year built | 1900 |
Total area | 6932 sq ft |
Floors | 5 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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