202 Avenue Of The Amer, Manhattan, NY 10013

The 38-unit, 6-story building at 202 Avenue of the Americas in SoHo, owned by Nader Ohebshalom, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been multiple heat and hot water failures affecting the entire building in 2025, with service requests filed in March and April of that year. The building has also faced consistent problems with fire safety, including safety violations and blocked fire escapes, particularly concerning air conditioning units protruding beyond window sills on multiple floors.

The building has undergone various inspections and received multiple violations from both the Department of Buildings and Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), including issues with garbage storage, plumbing problems, and unsanitary conditions. Recent developments as of 2025 show ongoing concerns, including active complaints about illegal hotel rooms and electrical wiring issues. The building's maintenance history reveals a pattern of safety-related violations, particularly regarding fire escape access and heating systems.

However, there have been improvements in certain areas, with recent rodent inspections passing, though earlier inspections in 2023 had some failures. The property has also demonstrated some maintenance responsiveness, with multiple violations being resolved through inspections, though there are active citations regarding building violations and Environmental Control Board fines as of 2024-2025. The building's bedbug infestation reports show minimal occurrence, with only two units reporting treatment in the past three years, and recent filings indicating no current infestations.