144 Waverly Place, Manhattan, NY 10014

144 Waverly Place is a four-story, four-unit residential building located in the West Village and owned by Greg Kirschenbaum. Built in 1839, this historic structure has experienced several notable events, with the most significant being a fire incident on March 5, 2025, which caused substantial damage including a roof opening, compromised structural elements, and fire-damaged wood joists between the fourth-floor apartment's kitchen and bedroom.

The building subsequently received multiple active violations regarding the emergency work required to address the fire damage, including issues with the sprinklered public hallway, exposed roof area, and structural safety concerns, necessitating immediate attention from professionals to shore and brace compromised elements. The building has a documented history of maintenance issues, most recently including complaints about building shaking/vibration in March 2025, and previous heating and hot water problems reported in January 2022, though these were resolved promptly. However, during a compliance inspection in March 2025, excessive water damage throughout the building was observed, along with missing windows and damaged walls.

On a positive note, 144 Waverly Place has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations since 2019, with all annual reports showing zero infested units. The building has also consistently passed rodent inspections from 2016 through 2025, indicating effective pest management. The property has undergone regular inspections and reporting requirements, though the recent fire incident has introduced significant safety and structural concerns that require urgent attention.