213 West 10th Street, Manhattan, NY 10014

213 West 10th Street is a 6-story, 25-unit New Law tenement building constructed in 1903 and currently owned by Melissa Cafiero. The building has experienced several maintenance and safety issues in recent years, with the most pressing current concerns being three open emergency door-related complaints filed in April 2025 with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). Other significant recent issues include a heat/hot water problem affecting the entire building in January 2022 (resolved within three days), and multiple complaints regarding unsanitary conditions (including mold and water leaks) in late 2022 that were investigated but resulted in no violations being issued.

The building has a documented history of rodent activity, with the most recent rodent inspection in March 2025 showing compliance, though earlier inspections in 2021-2022 had reported rat activity. The property has incurred several violations and enforcement actions related to construction work and tenant safety. In 2021, it received active Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations related to failing to post required tenant safety documents during construction, resulting in penalties totaling $2,500.

There were also multiple complaints about work being performed without proper permits in 2020-2024, though inspections did not result in violations. Additionally, the building has consistently reported zero bedbug infestations in its annual filings from 2019 through 2024, indicating effective pest management. While the building has experienced various maintenance issues over the years, particularly with water leaks and pests, it has generally demonstrated compliance with health and safety inspections, with recent improvements in addressing resident complaints. The most recent building permits from 2018-2021 suggest ongoing maintenance and repair work has been regularly undertaken, with multiple emergency work permits issued during this period.