225 East 14th Street, Manhattan, NY 10003

The 5-story tenement building at 225 East 14th Street in Gramercy, owned by Ramiel Benyehuda, has experienced significant recurring maintenance issues over the past year. Most notably, there have been multiple rodent-related incidents, with the most recent rat sighting reported in June 2025 and several instances of rat activity documented between 2023-2025, though the building passed its most recent compliance inspection in May 2025.

The property has also faced persistent water-related issues, with multiple HPD complaints in May 2025 concerning water leaks/damp spots, plumbing problems, and an open emergency violation regarding water supply. The building's maintenance record shows multiple HPD violations issued between May and June 2025, including issues with the intercom system, pest control, and ceiling plaster/paint conditions. Specific apartment-related concerns have been persistent, particularly in Apartment 2B, which has documented violations for pest infestations (both roaches and mice) and required repairs to plastered surfaces.

Recent complaints from 2025 have all been closed, but several required inspections where access was not granted, particularly concerning heat and hot water systems. The building's infrastructure has experienced various maintenance challenges, including a 2024 violation regarding water leaks in the 1st-story public hall and issues with the building's fire safety systems noted in a 2020 Environmental Control Board violation regarding holes in walls and ceilings, water cut-off systems, and chimney cleanout requirements. While the building's bedbug reports have consistently shown no infestations from 2019 to present, the ongoing rodent control requirements and various maintenance violations suggest continuing challenges with building upkeep and resident comfort.