285 West 12th Street, Manhattan, NY 10014

The four-story, 12-unit building at 285 West 12th Street in the West Village, constructed in 1841, is currently facing several maintenance issues requiring attention from both the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and the Department of Buildings (DOB). Most notably, as of March 2025, there are two open complaints regarding wall paint/plaster conditions that remain unaddressed. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water problems, with multiple complaints filed in March 2024 indicating insufficient heating system access for HPD inspections.

The most significant current violations involve safety concerns related to Apartment 6, including defective carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, inadequate heating, and issues with self-closing doors, while a March 2024 inspection revealed a locked boiler room access violation. The building has active Environmental Control Board violations from December 2022 regarding unauthorized assembly operations in the basement level, with penalties totaling $3,300. The property has a documented history of various maintenance issues, including plumbing problems affecting multiple apartments, unsanitary conditions (including mold and pest concerns), and concerns about illegal hotel room operations.

However, recent rodent inspections from 2023-2025 have consistently passed, indicating some improvement in pest management. The building's ownership has been cited for several administrative oversights, including failure to file annual bedbug reports and various safety violations, though a 2022-2023 bedbug report shows no infestations during the specified period. The DOB has also responded to concerns about blocked egress paths, though this violation was resolved. The property management has demonstrated mixed responsiveness to maintenance issues, with some problems remaining unresolved despite multiple complaint filings and inspections.