311 East 12th Street, Manhattan, NY 10003

311 East 12th Street, a 4-unit residential building in the East Village owned by Regina Stewart and built in 1900, has experienced several maintenance and pest management challenges over the past few years. Most notably, the building underwent a period of rodent-related issues, with initial evidence of rodent activity documented in both January and December 2022, though these problems appear to have been resolved in subsequent inspections. A significant health and safety concern arose in September 2020, when the building received a violation for work completed without a proper permit in the cellar area involving main supporting beams; this was resolved with no penalties imposed.

Between 2021 and 2024, the building maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with multiple annual reports showing zero infested or re-infested units, though there was one Housing Maintenance Code violation in 2021 relating to failure to file the required annual bedbug report, which was subsequently addressed. The building has demonstrated improved maintenance practices in recent years, particularly regarding pest control. While there were complaints about unsanitary conditions and pests in August 2022, follow-up inspections by both HPD and DOHMH found no violations.

After 2022, there have been no documented pest-related complaints or violations, and the building has consistently passed rodent inspections conducted between 2023 and 2025, with the most recent inspection in July 2025 showing compliance. The property has shown responsiveness to violations and complaints, as evidenced by prompt corrections and inspections following various complaints over the years. The bedbug reporting process has been diligently maintained, with all reports showing proper documentation and no evidence of ongoing infestations.