284 West 12th Street, Manhattan, NY 10014

284 West 12th Street is a 4-story, 13-unit residential building located in the West Village, dating back to 1845 and currently owned by Kenneth Nagin. The property has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues throughout 2024 and into 2025, with multiple complaints filed through HPD indicating building-wide problems that required emergency intervention. These issues appear to have been resolved, at least temporarily, as evidenced by the most recent complaint in February 2025 being closed within two days of reporting.

The building's recent history shows generally good pest management, with zero bedbug incidents reported in the past five years and consistent passing results on rodent inspections between 2017 and 2025. The Department of Buildings has recorded several significant complaints between 2019 and 2024, including work without permits, construction beyond approved plans, and concerns regarding the certificate of occupancy. Notably, there was a violation in 2021 regarding improper installation of air conditioning units near the restaurant entrance, which resulted in a $2,500 penalty.

The building has undergone regular health inspections related to food establishments (presumably associated with a ground-floor business), with the most recent being in early 2025. Earlier complaints from 2023-2024 regarding food establishment issues (allergy information, rodent/insect concerns, and pet-related matters) were resolved. While the heat and hot water issues suggest some ongoing maintenance challenges, the building's overall violation history shows most concerns have been addressed promptly, and routine inspections indicate a generally well-maintained property from a health and safety perspective.