440 10th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10001

The 16-unit, 5-story tenement building at 440 10th Avenue, owned by 440-10 Owner LLC and constructed in 1905, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past five years. The building has faced recurring problems with heat and hot water, most recently reported in December 2023, and previously in October 2022, with violations issued in at least two instances. A concerning pattern of heating system failures is evident, with emergency complaints filed in both 2022 and 2023.

Electrical issues have also been documented, including a power outage in January 2023. The building has undergone multiple housing maintenance investigations revealing various violations, including pest infestation (notably in October 2022 in Apartment 1RN), and safety concerns such as missing smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in Apartment 4FN. The property has a history of illegal transient use issues, with multiple complaints between 2018 and 2024 suggesting unauthorized hotel room conversions, particularly involving Apartments 1RN, 2RN, and 3RN.

Between 2020 and 2021, the building received multiple Environmental Control Board violations related to fire safety systems and means of egress, though these violations were ultimately dismissed. The building's maintenance history includes a mix of emergency and non-emergency violations across various systems including plumbing (radiators, bathroom fixtures), electrical systems, and general maintenance. Recent inspections indicate improved conditions for pests and rodents, with the most recent rodent inspection in October 2024 passing without issues. The building's Bedbug Reporting shows four units affected during the 2023-2024 period, while previous years showed no infestations.