101 West 12th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

101 West 12th Street is a 21-story, 416-unit Class A apartment building constructed in 1961 and currently owned by Neil Davidowitz. The property has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over recent years, with the most significant being ongoing problems with the intercom/buzzer system, as evidenced by multiple HPD complaints in 2024 that required multiple inspection attempts. The building has shown intermittent issues with basic services, including heat and hot water (2018) and water leaks (2019), though these complaints were not able to be properly investigated due to access issues. The building's emergency preparedness and safety compliance has been a concern, with multiple open violations from 2018-2020 related to required safety signage for smoke detectors, gas leak procedures, and heating system access.

The property has undergone regular rodent inspections, passing most recent tests from 2021-2025, though there were some failures noted in 2018 and 2024. Bedbug incidents have been documented through the department's reporting system, with the most recent reports (2023-2024) showing minimal activity, though there was one report of infestation in 2022 affecting one unit. Local Law 188 compliance inspections have been a recurring theme, with several recent inspection attempts in 2025 and multiple previous attempts showing access issues for inspectors. The building's environmental compliance history shows some issues with permit requirements and energy benchmarking reporting, though recent inspections have generally resulted in "no violation warranted" findings.

The property has maintained regular permit issuance for various maintenance and improvement work, with records showing ongoing attention to building maintenance needs. Recent activity (2024-2025) indicates continued focus on compliance with housing maintenance codes and building safety requirements, though access issues for inspectors remain a persistent challenge. The building's general maintenance history shows a pattern of recurring issues that typically get addressed, though often requiring multiple inspection attempts or service requests to ensure resolution. While the building has demonstrated improvements in recent years, particularly regarding pest control (with fewer reported incidents), the ongoing nature of some basic service issues and inspection access challenges suggests there are still areas requiring attention.