14 East 4th Street, Manhattan, NY 10003

The Silk Building Condominium at 14 East 4th Street is a 12-story, 56-unit commercial altered Class A building constructed in 1909, currently managed by Broadway Associates. The building has experienced several significant safety and maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing concern being dry cleaning vapors (PERC) detected in October 2023 that required an advisory notice to be issued to the property management.

Elevators have been a recurring concern, with multiple violations documented in 2019 related to maintenance and inspection compliance, though these were ultimately resolved. The building's facade and structural elements have also required attention, with a May 2024 violation noting cracked and spalling concrete problems, and a July 2024 partial vacate order issued due to chimney issues affecting an adjacent building. The property has maintained an active regime of inspections and compliance checks, with regular rodent inspections consistently passing since 2011, and all recent Department of Buildings inspections in 2024 showing either no violations or compliance confirmation.

The building has demonstrated good pest control management, with zero bedbug infestations reported in the past seven years. While there have been various maintenance violations recorded between 2018 and 2024, including issues with the boiler system in 2020 and facade maintenance problems, most have been promptly addressed through appropriate corrections or compliance measures. The building's management has maintained proper documentation of permit issuances for various maintenance and repair works between 2020 and 2021, indicating ongoing attention to building upkeep and regulatory compliance.