228 West 4th Street, Manhattan, NY 10014
The 6-story, 16-unit tenement building at 228 West 4th Street in the West Village, owned by Joseph Pistilli and built in 1899, has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues throughout 2024 and into 2025, with multiple emergency complaints filed through the Housing Maintenance Code regarding inadequate heat and hot water service affecting the entire building. Notably, there was a verified violation in February 2024 regarding insufficient hot water at all fixtures, and several access issues prevented inspections during similar complaints.
The building has also faced maintenance challenges including plumbing problems in bathrooms, radiator issues, and more recently, concerns about smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in 2023 (Apartment 19) and various building systems requiring attention on the 6th story (bulkhead ceiling paint and fire retardant materials). The property has maintained regular bedbug reporting compliance from 2019 through 2024, with the most recent report (2024-2025) showing zero infested units.
Rodent inspections have produced mixed results, with some showing rat activity in 2021, 2022, and 2024, though most recent inspections in 2023 and 2025 have passed. Two Class C violations remain open as of 2024, regarding inadequate heat supply and locked boiler room access. While the building has experienced these recurring issues, there have been periods of compliance and corrective actions, as evidenced by closed violations and past inspections, though some maintenance issues appear to persist.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 16 |
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Year built | 1899 |
Total area | 10437 sq ft |
Floors | 6 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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