22 East 13th Street, Manhattan, NY 10003

22 East 13th Street, a 4-story, 7-unit residential building in Greenwich Village owned by John McCarthy and constructed in 1920, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there is currently an open HPD complaint from January 2025 regarding unsanitary conditions related to pests. In late 2024, there were concerns about heat and hot water in the building that could not be fully investigated due to access issues.

The summer of 2024 saw multiple complaints including mold (closed), paint/plaster issues (closed), and a slow water leak (closed), though no violations were issued following HPD inspections. The building underwent significant scrutiny in 2022, with multiple complaints regarding unauthorized work, including electrical and structural modifications to the ground floor commercial space, for which the owners received Environmental Control Board violations and fines totaling $3,300. The property has maintained a consistent record of passing rodent inspections, with the most recent one in July 2024 showing compliance.

Bedbug reports from 2019 through 2023 indicate no infestations. The building's violation history includes several significant safety concerns, such as improper door modifications and security issues identified in 2022, though these were subsequently addressed or closed. Recent history shows recurring issues with water-related problems, including leaks and water damage, though many of these complaints have remained unresolved or required multiple inspection attempts for verification. The building's maintenance record suggests ongoing challenges with access to units for inspections, as evidenced by multiple instances where inspectors were unable to gain entry to verify complaints, particularly in 2024.