323 East 12th Street, Manhattan, NY 10003

The 6-story, 37-unit building at 323 East 12th Street, owned by Zachary Kadden, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues since 2022, with the most pressing concerns centering around heat/hot water outages and unsanitary garbage/recycling storage conditions. Most recently, in April 2025, there was a heat and hot water outage affecting the entire building, though these services were restored before inspection. The building has faced persistent challenges with garbage storage, evidenced by multiple complaints throughout 2024 and 2023, including two instances where inspectors could not gain access to perform inspections.

Of particular concern are active violations as of 2024 regarding lead-based paint hazard control requirements affecting multiple apartments (2D, 3B, 3C, 4E, 6E), and two construction-related lead dust complaints from late 2024 that remain unresolved. The Department of Buildings records reveal several significant recent complaints, including concerns about illegal hotel rooms, unpermitted work, and drainage issues in early 2025. There are also multiple active electrical violations from 2021 related to unsafe wiring and equipment, with penalties ranging from $400 to $1200. The building has undergone regular rodent inspections, passing most recent inspections in 2023-2025, though there were instances of rat activity noted in late 2022 and early 2023.

Importantly, the building's bedbug reporting history from 2021 to 2024 shows zero reported infestations during the specified periods, indicating effective pest management. The property has maintained compliance with rodent control measures based on recurring passed inspections, though occasional rat activity has been documented. This building data highlights ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding heating systems and waste management, while also showing some areas of compliance such as regular rodent inspections and pest management protocols. The active lead paint violations and electrical safety concerns represent the most significant current maintenance issues as of 2025, while the building's age (constructed in 1900) and history as an Old Law Tenement contribute to the context of these ongoing maintenance challenges.