209 West 13th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

The 36-unit, 6-story tenement building at 209 West 13th Street in the West Village, owned by Martin Blum, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over recent years, particularly regarding heat and hot water systems. Between 2018 and 2024, there were multiple emergency heat/hot water complaints, with the most recent occurring in November 2023. Some of these complaints were for the entire building, while others were for individual apartments.

The building has also faced pest-related challenges, with unsanitary conditions related to pests reported in July 2023 and August 2024, though in 2024, HPD was unable to gain access for inspection. The building underwent several safety inspections between 2018-2021, with most resulting in no violations or compliance findings, though an October 2020 ECB violation was noted regarding an inadequate tenant protection plan. Importantly, the property has maintained a zero-infestation record for bedbugs since 2019, with previous infestations reportedly resolved.

Recent rodent inspections from 2018 to 2025 consistently passed, with one initial failure noted in July 2017. The building's owners obtained appropriate permits for work in 2020 and 2021, demonstrating compliance with required procedures for maintenance and improvements. While the building has experienced recurring issues with heating systems and occasional pest problems, the property has demonstrated improved management practices in recent years, with all bedbug cases reportedly eradicated and regular rodent inspections maintaining compliance. The most pressing ongoing concern appears to be the periodic heat/hot water system failures, though many of these issues have been addressed promptly when reported.