326 East 13th Street, Manhattan, NY 10003

326 East 13th Street is a 5-story, 22-unit residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Arik Lifshitz. The building has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues over recent years, with the most concerning being recurring fire escape problems. Most recently, in July 2024, multiple "immediate emergency" fire escape service requests were recorded, though inspections found no violations.

As of June 2025, there are multiple open maintenance issues, including problems with the ceiling paint/plaster and bathroom plumbing. The building has a history of water-related issues, with violations noted in December 2023 regarding plumbing and water leaks in Apartment 5. There have been periodic rodent control challenges, with inspections showing rat activity in 2025, 2024, and 2023, though some inspections passed. Significant construction-related violations occurred in 2019-2020, including failure to properly distribute tenant protection plans and maintain building safety during work, with one violation still marked as active regarding fire stopping requirements.

The building has undergone several permitted renovations and maintenance work between 2019-2021, with multiple plumbing and electrical work permits issued. A notable cluster of violations was documented in December 2023 for Apartment 5, including issues with the bathroom fixtures, electrical outlets, smoke detector, and various surface damages. The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in the past six years. While many service requests and violations have been resolved through inspections, several open violations and maintenance issues remain, particularly affecting Apartment 5's bathroom and various building systems.