42 Perry Street, Manhattan, NY 10014

42 Perry Street is a 5-story, 22-unit residential building located in the West Village, owned by Martin Blum and dating back to 1887. The property has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues in recent years, with multiple complaints documented between August 2023 and February 2024, including four separate incidents of heating system failures and three instances of complete building power outages. While these issues were generally addressed promptly, they represent a concerning pattern of building system failures.

The building has also faced various maintenance challenges, including flooring problems (August 2023), safety issues with the fire escape (August 2023), and pest control concerns, though inspections consistently show rodent control compliance with passed inspections dating back several years. The property has undergone several repairs and maintenance actions, as evidenced by various Housing Maintenance Code violations, including issues with the basement paving (August 2023), which required repair certification. Individual apartment maintenance matters were primarily centered around Apartment 1B, which had documented issues with plumbing fixtures, doors, and interior surfaces between 2020-2022, all of which were subsequently addressed and certified as corrected.

The building's management appears to respond to complaints, as demonstrated by the closure of most service requests, though some complaints required multiple reports before resolution. The property's bedbug reporting history shows no infestations or eradications recorded since 2018, suggesting effective pest management during this period. The most recent inspections and service requests indicate ongoing attention to building maintenance, though the frequency of heat-related complaints suggests this remains an area requiring vigilance.