534 Hudson Street, Manhattan, NY 10014

The 7-story, 22-unit residential building at 534 Hudson Street in the West Village, owned by Alex Kalajian and constructed in 1998, has experienced several significant issues over the past few years. Most notably, in March 2019, the building faced serious heating and hot water system problems, with multiple emergency complaints filed by tenants regarding inadequate heat and hot water throughout the entire building. Violations were subsequently issued, particularly affecting the 7th-floor unit PH2, though some of these violations were later closed in 2019.

More recently, the building has been cited for facade maintenance issues, with active violations from 2024 noting cracked bricks on the west and east elevations and loose concrete at terrace connections, resulting in penalties totaling $2,500. Two additional active violations from 2023 remain unresolved, including one related to "swarm conditions" and another classified as "unsafe." The building has maintained a reasonably clean record regarding pest control, with all recent bedbug reports from 2021-2025 showing no current infestations, though there was one incident in 2019 that was promptly addressed. Regular rodent inspections between 2016 and 2025 have consistently resulted in passing grades, indicating effective pest management.

A tenant safety inspection conducted in August 2023 found no violations at the time of inspection, providing some reassurance regarding current safety conditions. While the building has had its share of maintenance issues, particularly regarding heating systems and exterior facade problems, it appears to have addressed pest control effectively and has maintained regular safety inspections. The property has had various Department of Buildings violations and complaints over the years, though many have been resolved, with several still marked as active in 2023-2024.