226 East 22nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10010

226 East 22nd Street is a 4-story, 7-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Raul Chaca. The property has experienced several significant regulatory issues, particularly in 2018 when multiple Environmental Control Board violations were issued for unauthorized modifications and safety compliance concerns. These violations included illegal occupancy modifications in Apartment 1R creating a cellar duplex, lack of required sprinkler and fire alarm systems for transient use, unauthorized construction work, and conversion of permanent residential space for non-permanent purposes.

While most of these violations were eventually resolved with varying fines totaling $7,625, the building had a related Department of Buildings complaint in 2019 regarding occupancy without a valid certificate, which resulted in an Oath Violation. More recent history shows the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with all annual reports from 2020 through the present (2024-2025) showing no infested or re-infested units. The most recent housing maintenance code violation recorded in 2024 was related to an annual bedbug report filing requirement, though this was classified as a Class A violation and was subsequently closed.

The building has consistently passed rodent inspections, with the most recent inspection in April 2025 showing compliance. The property does have one current housing maintenance code violation from 2024 regarding bedbug report filing requirements, though this appears to be an administrative matter rather than a direct health or safety concern. The building's recent history suggests improved compliance with housing regulations and maintenance standards, with no major safety or habitability issues reported in recent years.