326 West 11th Street, Manhattan, NY 10014

The 5-story, 31-unit building at 326 West 11th Street in the West Village, owned by Baldev Vadehra and constructed in 1920, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent months, particularly relating to heat/hot water problems and pest concerns. From January to March 2025, there were multiple complaints about inadequate heating and hot water, with several inspection attempts being unable to gain apartment access.

Additionally, there have been multiple reports of unsanitary conditions, specifically pests, with an open complaint as of June 2025. A significant cluster of maintenance issues was documented in Apartment 1B following an October 2024 inspection, revealing violations including broken plaster and ceiling paint, defective light fixture, window frame problems, door issues, floor defects, electrical outlet problems, and visible mold exceeding 10 square feet. The building has had some concerning infrastructure issues, including a water leak in December 2024 (closed), and an open violation as of October 2024 related to defective light fixtures in the second-floor public hall, which has been marked as dangerous and carries a penalty of $1,280.

While there was one instance of mold reported in December 2024 (closed), the building has consistently passed rodent inspections since 2016, suggesting generally good pest control measures. The building's heat system has been problematic, with multiple heat-related complaints in early 2025, and historical records show past boiler maintenance issues, including a 2021 violation regarding a leaking waste drain pipe and corrosion concerns. Despite these issues, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with zero reported cases since the program's inception.