137 East 26th Street, Manhattan, NY 10010
137 East 26th Street is a 6-story, 35-unit New Law Tenement building located in Kips Bay and owned by Ahron Freidus. The building, constructed in 1920, has experienced recurring heating issues in recent months, with multiple HPD heat and hot water complaints recorded between October 2024 and January 2025, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building.
Notable apartment-specific problems include a persistent open heat complaint from November 2024, multiple emergency repairs required for various systems, and violations related to multiple units including mold in Apartment D2's bathroom (May 2024), door issues at the main entrance (September 2024), and several infrastructure concerns such as damaged floor tiles and window mechanisms. The building has also faced significant sanitation challenges, with rodent activity documented in 2025, though recent baiting efforts seem to be addressing the problem. Previous violations from 2024 included indoor air quality concerns and issues with garbage/recycling storage.
The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations over the past several years, with no reported cases or required eradications between 2018 and 2024. While many complaints have been resolved through HPD inspections and owner intervention, a pattern of recurring heat-related issues suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding building systems that affect resident comfort and safety. The building's most recent rodent control inspections in 2025 indicate active management of pest control issues, with multiple bait applications recorded.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 35 |
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Year built | 1920 |
Total area | 16782 sq ft |
Floors | 6 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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