240 West 10th Street, Manhattan, NY 10014

240 West 10th Street is a 6-story, 22-unit residential building located in the West Village, constructed in 1860 and currently owned by Ed Adler. The property has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over recent years. Most notably, there are currently open concerns regarding a slow water leak reported in March 2025, which HPD has noted requires tenant access for inspection and repair.

The building has a documented history of rodent infestations, with multiple rat and mouse sightings reported between 2020 and 2025, including recent inspections in early 2025 confirming rat activity. The property has also faced recurring heat and hot water issues, with multiple emergency complaints regarding system failures recorded between 2019 and 2020, though these appear to have been resolved. Recent inspections and violations have highlighted various safety concerns, including exposed electrical wiring in the cellar (2020), broken fire retardant materials, and multiple building code violations related to unauthorized alterations of the roof access staircase, bulkhead door, and drop ceiling on the 6th floor. The building has undergone several permitted work projects between 2019 and 2021, primarily focusing on electrical systems improvements.

Environmental control board violations from 2020 detailed various construction-related safety issues, including problems with window replacement work and electrical systems, though these were subsequently resolved. The property has maintained a consistent record of bedbug-free status in recent years, with the last reported infestation resolved by 2020. Historical documents show the building was constructed as part of the Old Law Tenement category, typical of many N.Y.C. 19th-century residential structures.