228 West 13th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

228 West 13th Street is a 5-story, 9-unit Old Law Tenement building located in the West Village, constructed in 1899 and currently owned by Oscar Asher. The building has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past two years, with the most pressing concerns including ongoing problems with the building's door systems (both front and rear entrance doors), fire escape maintenance, and plumbing facilities. As of July 2024, there are two open violations requiring attention: one related to defective self-closing doors on Apartment 3A, and another concerning rust treatment and painting requirements for the building's fire escape.

Between September and October 2023, multiple inspections were conducted for various issues, including stairs, windows, and intercom systems, though no violations were ultimately issued. The building has experienced multiple service requests in 2024, including plumbing issues (basin/sink) and unsanitary conditions (pests), though no violations resulted from these investigations. A concerning pattern emerged in early 2024, with several complaints about the intercom system and various building components.

However, the property has maintained a strong record of rodent inspections, consistently passing all inspections from 2012 through 2024. The building's bedbug reporting records from 2022 through 2025 show no evidence of infestations or related issues. While the building has multiple open violations as of July 2024, it's worth noting that many past complaints resulted in no violations being found, indicating that not all reported issues lead to regulatory findings.