12 Charles Street, Manhattan, NY 10014
The 6-story, 28-unit building at 12 Charles Street in the West Village, owned by Morry Kaliman, has faced persistent maintenance challenges since 2022. Most notably, there have been recurring heat and hot water issues, with three emergency complaints in January 2024 alone, and previous similar complaints in 2022.
The building has also dealt with significant sanitation problems, including multiple garbage storage violations documented in 2024 and 2023, with ongoing concerns about proper waste management as evidenced by open violations from 2023 related to inadequate garbage can lids, accumulation of refuse, and improper receptacle maintenance in the basement. The property has experienced rodent-related issues over several years, with the most recent inspection in November 2024 passing compliance but recent bait applications noted in September and October 2024. A concerning pattern of pest problems emerged in 2023-2024, with multiple complaints filed through the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) regarding rodent sightings and conditions attracting rodents.
While the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbugs over the past several reporting periods (2019-2024), the continuing maintenance and sanitation issues suggest ongoing challenges in building upkeep. Additional concerns were raised in 2020 regarding obstructed fire escapes due to air conditioning units on the second and third-story balconies, though these violations have since been resolved. Two complaints regarding the elevator service and potential illegal hotel rooms were filed in 2021 and 2023, respectively, though inspections found no violations warranted at those times.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 28 |
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Year built | 1903 |
Total area | 14944 sq ft |
Floors | 6 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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