40 Horatio Street, Manhattan, NY 10014
The 5-story, 40-unit residential building at 40 Horatio Street, West Village, was built in 1871 and is currently owned by Wilson Vasquez. The property has experienced recurring issues with electrical systems, plumbing, and heating infrastructure in recent years, particularly during 2024-2025. Multiple complaints were filed regarding electrical wiring problems, outlet defects, and heating system failures, with several resulting in violations being issued.
Notable ongoing concerns include rodent infestation issues, with the most recent inspection in July 2025 indicating rat activity, despite some compliance passes in previous months. The building has also faced challenges with basic services, including a November 2024 complaint about heat/hot water affecting the entire building and violations related to building maintenance, such as a cracked facade noted by the Environmental Control Board in 2023. The property has a history of unpermitted modifications and safety concerns, with multiple complaints about unauthorized work and safety violations between 2021-2024. There have been recurring inspections and complaints regarding potential illegal hotel room usage in the building, though inspectors were unable to gain access for verification.
Several apartment-specific violations have been documented, particularly for Apartment 15, which has open violations as of 2025 related to electrical outlets and rodent infestation. The building has maintained an active approach to rodent control, with inspections and some compliance passes, though there have been repeated reports of rat activity. The most recent environmental concerns include a January 2025 rat infestation violation with no set correction date. While the building has received various permits for electrical and plumbing work in recent years, the patterns of complaints and violations suggest ongoing maintenance and infrastructure challenges.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 40 |
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Year built | 1871 |
Total area | 15785 sq ft |
Floors | 5 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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- 40 Horatio St, New York, NY 10014
- 40 Rear Horatio St, New York, NY 10014
- 42 Horatio St, New York, NY 10014
- 42 Rear Horatio St, New York, NY 10014
- 40 Horatio St, New York, NY 10014
- 40 Rear Horatio St, New York, NY 10014
- 42 Horatio St, New York, NY 10014
- 42 Rear Horatio St, New York, NY 10014
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