325 West 4th Street, Manhattan, NY 10014

The five-story, 18-unit tenement building at 325 West 4th Street in the West Village, built in 1910 and owned by Michael Rakosi, has experienced several significant infrastructure and maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in March 2025, there were multiple plumbing-related emergencies involving radiators and steam pipes/risers, though HPD inspections were unable to be completed. The building has also faced recurring heating and water issues, with a significant incident in November 2024 involving no heat or hot water, despite subsequent restoration.

Multiple instances of mold and unsanitary conditions were reported in late 2024, and various mechanical and structural problems have been documented, including water leaks in 2022, door/window issues, and pest infestations. The property currently has several open violations from December 2024 inspections, including issues with self-closing doors at both the rear entrance and main vestibule, and a violation regarding blocked fire escape egress. A boiler-related ECB violation from September 2022 remains active, citing various equipment deficiencies.

The building's heating system has been a recurring concern, with complaints about heat and hot water in 2019 and multiple incidents since then. Despite these issues, the building has consistently passed rodent inspections from 2016 through 2025, and there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past several years, with all annual reports showing zero affected units. Recent permit activity in 2023 suggests some ongoing maintenance or improvement work is being undertaken, with permits issued for electrical and plumbing work.