194 West 10th Street, Manhattan, NY 10014

194 West 10th Street is a 5-story, 10-unit Old Law Tenement building located in the West Village, constructed in 1885 and currently owned by Stephanie Knight. The building has recently experienced water-related issues, with the most significant problems occurring in late 2023, particularly affecting the 5A apartment on the top floor. Multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations were documented in October 2023, including water leaks affecting walls and ceilings, damaged plaster surfaces, and defective doors.

These violations fall under various sections of the Administrative Code and Housing Maintenance Code. A notable improvement in the building's condition was observed in March 2025, when it passed a rodent inspection, following two consecutive inspections in 2024 that noted rat activity. The building's maintenance history shows regular compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with no reported infestations from 2019 through 2024.

Historical records indicate consistent passing rates in rodent inspections from 2018 to 2023, with occasional rat activity noted in 2024. Two notable Department of Buildings permits were issued for the property: a plumbing permit in October 2018 and an engineering work permit in February 2020, suggesting some level of infrastructure maintenance or upgrades during this period. While the building has maintained a generally positive record regarding pest control and basic maintenance requirements, the recent water-related issues in late 2023 represent a significant and ongoing maintenance concern.