16 East 18th Street, Manhattan, NY 10003

16 East 18th Street is a 10-story, 8-unit residential building constructed in 1902 and currently owned by Marcus Renard. The building has experienced several maintenance and compliance issues over the past few years, with the most recent being a water leak complaint filed in August 2024 that HPD could not inspect due to access issues. The property has had recurring rodent problems throughout 2023-2024, with multiple inspections showing rat activity, though the most recent December 2023 inspection passed.

There are currently four open Housing Maintenance Code violations as of early 2024, including issues with a self-closing door on the 8th floor, garbage accumulation in public areas, and several building safety and maintenance concerns documented in 2024 related to public hallways. The building’s history includes multiple violations related to failure to file required inspection reports between 2018-2023, particularly concerning exterior wall inspections and boiler operations, though many of these violations have been dismissed. The property's regulatory history shows some significant concerns about building maintenance and safety compliance. Between 2020-2021, there were violations regarding emergency exit passageways and failure to submit exterior wall condition reports.

The building underwent various renovation work as evidenced by multiple permits issued in 2018. Recent bedbug reports for 2022-2024 consistently show zero infested or re-infested units, indicating successful management of this issue. While the building has had numerous maintenance complaints and violations, many have been resolved or dismissed, particularly those relating to external inspections and systems. The property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements and appears to be actively addressing pest control and maintenance issues through the appropriate channels, though access issues have occasionally prevented full inspections of reported problems.