36 East 4th Street, Manhattan, NY 10003

The five-story, 18-unit building at 36 East 4th Street in NoHo, owned by Jonathan Kaye, has a significant history of maintenance issues, particularly in recent years. Most concerning is an ongoing heavy water leak reported in April 2025 that remains unresolved, following a pattern of water-related issues in previous years.

The building experienced multiple heat and hot water problems, with emergencies reported in November 2023 (entire building) and January 2024 (specific to apartment 5FW), leading to official violations for inadequate heat and hot water supply. The property has maintained a relatively clean record regarding pests, with no bedbug infestations reported in the last three years (2022-2025) and passed rodent inspections in 2024, though there was one rat activity report in August 2024.

Historical complaints and inspections show the building has faced various challenges, including three complaints of building shaking/vibration in July 2022 (which were found to have no violations), and a food establishment-related rodent/garbage complaint in May 2024 that was subsequently closed. The building's age (built in 1889) and classification as an old law tenement make it subject to specific NYC housing regulations, which the owner has generally complied with, particularly in terms of bedbug reporting, showing consistent filings with no reported infestations. While the property has generally passed routine inspections for various issues over the years, the recent water leak and recurring heating/hot water problems suggest potential ongoing maintenance challenges.