319 Avenue Of The Amer, Manhattan, NY 10014

The 5-unit, 4-story Old Law Tenement building at 319 Avenue of the Americas in the West Village, owned by Robert Kalimian, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past few years. Most notably, there have been multiple heat and hot water complaints, including a building-wide emergency in February 2025. The building has also faced persistent water-related problems, with multiple reports of leaks between 2021 and 2023, including a heavy flow water leak in September 2023 and violations issued in July 2021 related to slow leaks that affected apartment 3R.

The property has undergone regular rodent inspections, with the most recent showing rat activity in May and June 2025, following several years of passing inspections. Bedbug reports from 2021 through 2024 show no infestations or re-infestations. Recent issues include food establishment complaints in 2025 regarding rodent/insect concerns and handwashing violations that were addressed by the NYC Health Department.

The building has had various housing maintenance code violations, particularly in 2021, including issues with water leaks, plaster surfaces, and a missing smoke detector in apartment 3R. Multiple permits were issued in early 2019, though the specific nature of the work is not detailed in the available data. While the building has experienced recurring maintenance challenges, the property has generally responded to inspections and violations, with many issues being addressed and closed through proper channels, including the issuance of various violations that provide owners with time to make necessary corrections.