304 West 14th Street, Manhattan, NY 10014

304 West 14th Street is a 6-story, 66-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1905 and currently owned by Martin Blum. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues over the past few years, with multiple emergency complaints and violations related to these essential services, particularly notable in late 2023 through 2024. There is currently an open food poisoning complaint with DOHMH from April 2025, and several open maintenance issues including problems with radiators, walls, and flooring reported to HPD in early 2025.

The building has undergone regular rodent control measures, with inspections showing both rat activity and successful bait applications between 2021 and 2024, though a September 2024 inspection passed without issues. Recent violations from 2024 indicate problems with roaches and defective self-closing doors in Apartment A, while past maintenance history shows various issues in Apartment 3D, including water leaks and plaster problems documented in 2019. The property has a relatively consistent record of addressing maintenance issues, as evidenced by the closure of many complaints after inspection and correction.

Between 2023 and 2025, there have been multiple complaints regarding the building's infrastructure, particularly focusing on heat/hot water systems, plumbing issues, and various maintenance concerns involving doors, walls, and floors. The building's management has generally responded to violations, as shown by the issuance and certification of repairs, though some recent complaints from 2025 remain open. Bedbug inspections have consistently shown no infestation records from 2020 through 2024, and while there have been several pest-related complaints, such as the 2024 complaint about rodents/insects/garbage in a food establishment, these issues appear to have been addressed based on the closure statuses.