316 West 14th Street, Manhattan, NY 10014

316 West 14th Street is a 20-unit, 4-story converted residential building located in the West Village and built in 1910, currently owned by Terrence Lowenberg. The property has experienced recurring issues with heating and hot water systems, with multiple emergency complaints filed in 2019, 2021, 2024, and most recently in June 2025, though in some cases HPD inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the conditions. The building has also faced pest-related challenges, with non-emergency complaints in 2025 and 2024, though inspections in 2024 did not result in any violations being issued. Several significant building maintenance and safety issues have been documented, including a slow water leak in 2021 that was reportedly corrected, and various violation notices related to construction and maintenance standards in 2019 and 2020. The property has undergone various regulatory scrutiny, including multiple Department of Buildings (DOB) complaints and violations.

Most notably, there are active ECB violations from 2020-2022 regarding construction work, including an unpermitted rear brick extension and other maintenance issues. There was also a history of immediately hazardous violations regarding building maintenance that have since been dismissed. The building's recent history shows improved compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with official reports from 2021-2024 indicating zero infested units. Rodent inspections from 2012 through 2024 have consistently passed, suggesting effective pest management. While many historical violations appear to have been resolved or dismissed, there remain some notable open issues regarding construction work compliance that may require careful monitoring, though these are no longer recent in nature.

The property maintains a regular schedule of rodent inspections, all of which have passed, indicating effective pest control measures. Recent bedbug reporting for 2021-2024 shows no documented cases of infestation or re-infestation across the building. This suggests improved maintenance of building hygiene standards in recent years, despite historical issues with heating systems and other maintenance concerns. The building's inspection record shows consistent attention to regulatory requirements for rodent control and bedbug reporting, while also highlighting ongoing challenges with heating system reliability and occasional sanitation issues. Most inspections have resulted in either no violations or prompt resolution of identified issues, though some historical violations regarding construction work and building maintenance remain noteworthy.