765 Washington Street, Manhattan, NY 10014

The 6-unit, 5-story building at 765 Washington Street in the West Village, owned by Baldev Vadehra and constructed in 1886, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most significant concerns centering around building systems and infrastructure. In 2025, there were heat and hot water issues affecting the entire building, similar to problems experienced in 2020, though both were reportedly resolved shortly after complaints were filed.

The building has undergone multiple bell/buzzer/intercom system issues, with complaints registered and investigated in 2023, and April 2023, none of which resulted in violations. A notable health concern emerged in 2021 with a reported mold problem that was promptly addressed. The property currently has several open violations from 2022 related to building safety and maintenance, including issues with fire retardant materials, water leakage, and the need for proper emergency gas leak procedures posting, particularly at the 4th-story north wall and bulkhead area.

There is an active ECB violation from 2021 regarding unpermitted electrical work connecting building systems to outdoor structures, with a penalty of $625. The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbugs, with multiple annual filings showing zero infestations from 2019 through 2025, and recent rodent inspections from 2018-2024 consistently passed. While the building's systems require ongoing attention, particularly regarding heat/hot water and intercom access, the property has mostly adhered to health and safety regulations, as evidenced by the recent successful rodent control inspections and lack of persistent pest issues.