26 St Marks Place, Manhattan, NY 10003

26 St. Marks Place is a 5-story, 22-unit old law tenement building located in the East Village and owned by Lenny Enamorado. The property, which dates back to 1900, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over recent years, with the most pressing concerns emerging in late 2022.

During December 2022 alone, there were three separate heat and hot water complaints, with one of these incidents being classified as an emergency. The building has also faced persistent sanitary challenges, including multiple mold issues (August 2022 and December 2022) and pest problems (August 2022 and July 2020). Significant violations were documented in January 2023, primarily affecting apartment 5RW, including issues with roof leaks, mold, plaster surfaces, and missing safety equipment such as smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

The property has a history of various maintenance code violations, with several repairs required between 2020 and 2023, including ceiling repair, pest control, and water leak issues. While the building has maintained a consistent record of no bedbug infestations since 2018, it has faced challenges with rodent activity, particularly noticeable in 2023 and 2024, with multiple inspections revealing rat activity or other concerns. The most recent inspection results from 2025 indicate compliance with rodent control measures. The building has undergone several official inspections in response to various complaints, including tenant safety inspections and multiple department of buildings sweeps, but most inspections have resulted in no violations being warranted at the time of inspection.