223 2nd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10003
The 7-story, 83-unit building at 223 2nd Avenue in the East Village, owned by Aslan Ljuja and constructed in 1925, has experienced multiple recurring issues since 2020, with the most recent problems primarily involving building systems and pest control. As of June 2025, there are two active complaints with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - one regarding a food preparation location (opened June 2025) and another concerning banned tobacco flavors (opened December 2024). There are also two open HPD complaints from 2025 related to electrical lighting and pest control issues.
The building has faced systematic challenges with essential services, including multiple violations and complaints about water supply, heating, and electrical systems, particularly affecting Apartment 4H. Recent rodent inspections show mixed results, with rodent activity noted in 2025, though a compliance inspection in June 2025 passed. The property has a documented history of maintenance violations and service requests, including electrical problems (2025), unsanitary conditions (2025), and various plumbing issues, some classified as emergencies. Between 2019 and 2025, there were multiple complaints and violations related to illegal conversions and occupancy issues, particularly concerning unauthorized commercial operations in the building.
The Department of Buildings issued several violations regarding failure to comply with correction orders, with some resulting in penalties in 2021. The building's environmental control board violations from 2024 suggested unauthorized spa-related activities on the 2nd floor. While there have been periodic pest infestations documented through the Bedbug Reporting system, recent reports (2023-2024) show no active infestations. The building has had various construction and renovation permits issued between 2018 and 2020, indicating ongoing maintenance and repair work.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 83 |
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Year built | 1925 |
Total area | 63158 sq ft |
Floors | 7 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HERETOFORE ERECTED EXISTING CLASS A |

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- 223 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003
- 225 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003
- 242 East 14th St, New York, NY 10003
- 244 East 14th St, New York, NY 10003
- 246 East 14th St, New York, NY 10003
- 248 East 14th St, New York, NY 10003
- 250 East 14th St, New York, NY 10003
- 252 East 14th St, New York, NY 10003
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