211 East 14th Street, Manhattan, NY 10003

This 18-unit, 5-story old law tenement building in Gramercy, owned by George Wong, has been in operation since 1900 and has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. The most pressing concerns emerged in early 2019, when multiple violations were recorded regarding building maintenance and structural integrity, including a 1/4" wide crack near the metal vault cover that was deemed immediately hazardous.

During this period, there were also cooking gas supply issues in apartment 8, door closure problems in the same unit, and inadequate front entrance lighting, all of which resulted in various violation classifications ranging from B to C. The building experienced building shaking and vibration complaints that same month, leading to ECB violations for failure to comply with the Commissioner's orders, resulting in penalties of $1,250 to $1,562. Additional violations related to bedbug reporting compliance were recorded in 2021 and 2022, though recent filings for 2023-2024 show no infested units.

Since these violations, the building has maintained a clean record regarding pest control, with consistent rodent inspections passing every six months from 2020 through 2025. The most recent inspection data shows the property has improved its maintenance compliance, though there were still some ongoing violations recorded in 2018-2019 related to building access and lighting. The last known open violation dates back to 2019, suggesting management has made efforts to address past maintenance issues, though the building's age and history indicate ongoing vigilance may be required.