18 East 14th Street, Manhattan, NY 10003

18 East 14th Street is an 8-story, 26-unit residential building in Greenwich Village, constructed in 1900 and currently owned by James Gales. The building has experienced several notable issues over recent years, particularly related to heating and water systems. In December 2021, the entire building faced heat and hot water problems, with emergency complaints filed and access issues during inspections.

Separately, there were cooking gas complaints during the same period. The Department of Buildings flagged the property for several regulatory compliance issues in 2018, including the failure to properly post safety and housing information signs in the lobby, though these violations have since been closed. The building underwent facade repairs in 2020-2021, during which time safety lighting issues were noted and a violation was issued, resulting in a $2,400 penalty that has been resolved. The property has maintained regular compliance with rodent inspections, consistently passing inspections from 2011 through 2024.

Bedbug reports from 2020-2025 show minimal occurrences, with only one infested unit reported in 2019-2020, which was subsequently eradicated. The building has experienced multiple food establishment-related complaints, particularly regarding toilet facilities and pest issues, most recently in 2023-2024, though these were generally resolved through normal inspection processes. Notably, there were two instances of food poisoning complaints in 2019 and 2021, though both were determined to be isolated incidents. The most recent health inspection in July 2024 resulted in a passing grade for rodent control, reflecting the building's adherence to regular pest management protocols.