32 Cornelia Street, Manhattan, NY 10014

The 4-story, 26-unit building at 32 Cornelia Street in the West Village, currently owned by Anesti Xhixha, has a history of maintenance and habitability issues spanning several years. Most notably, there has been a recurring pattern of heating and hot water problems, with multiple complaints in December 2023 and December 2020 regarding system failures affecting the entire building. More recently, in April 2025, there was a complaint about pest issues that HPD was unable to inspect, and in October 2023, there were complaints about various unsanitary conditions including sewage issues and problems with garbage/recycling storage.

The building also experienced significant maintenance challenges in 2022, including structural concerns that prompted monitoring and inspections. Multiple violations were issued in 2024 regarding self-closing doors, both in general building areas and specific apartments (notably in apartment 7C), indicating potential security and safety issues. The building's facade and exterior walls have required attention, with violations noted for disrepair including a collapsed section of concrete parging/stucco.

While the property has maintained a record of no bedbug infestations in recent years (with consistent reports showing zero infested units), there have been periods of rodent activity, with compliance inspections in 2023 showing increased rat activity compared to previous years when the building consistently passed inspections. The building's recent history shows ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly with heating systems and pest control, despite some improvements and compliance with certain Department of Buildings requirements. The property has undergone various interior improvements and renovations as evidenced by construction violations and inspection records, though these have not been without issues, as shown by multiple violation notices in 2022 regarding work being performed without proper permits. The most recent inspection passed for rodent control in July 2024 suggests some progress in pest management, though past rodent activity concerns remain notable.