14 West 9th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

14 West 9th Street is a historic 5-story, 8-unit residential building in Greenwich Village, built in 1859 and currently owned by Ramon Vales. The property has experienced several notable incidents in recent years, particularly in early 2023, when multiple complaints were filed regarding illegal hotel rooms, work without permits, and an inadequate fence, though no violations were substantiated upon inspection.

The building received violations in June 2023 for failing to file required external low-pressure inspections for both 2018 and 2021, though these were dismissed in April 2025. Notably, the building has maintained an impeccable record free of bedbug infestations over the past seven reporting periods from 2019 through 2024, with consistent reporting showing zero infested or re-infested units. Additionally, the property has demonstrated strong pest control measures through regular rodent inspections, all of which have passed since at least 2010, with the most recent inspection occurring in August 2024.

The building's recent history shows a mix of compliance and inspection requirements, with the most concerning issues being the failed inspection attempts regarding illegal hotel rooms in January 2023, and the violation for not filing low-pressure inspections from 2018 and 2021. However, the dismissal of these violations and the continued absence of pest-related issues indicate that while there have been some regulatory challenges, the building has generally maintained standards of habitability and safety. The 2023 illegal hotel room complaints, which remain in "inspector unable to gain access" status, represent the only unresolved complaint in the building's recent history that directly pertains to resident experience.