338 East 22nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10010

The 5-story, 20-unit New Law Tenement building at 338 East 22nd Street in Gramercy, currently owned by Kenneth Mangual, has experienced persistent maintenance issues over the past two years, with a particularly notable pattern of heat and hot water problems throughout 2024. Between May and October 2024, there were multiple emergency complaints regarding inadequate heat and hot water, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, though some inspections were unable to gain access for verification.

Additional concerns surfaced during 2024, including a series of safety violations related to self-closing doors, fire safety, and appliance maintenance. The building has also faced electrical and safety issues, as evidenced by a December 2023 violation for exposed wiring and light fixtures in the basement, which resulted in an $800 penalty, along with a 2022 violation for defective fire escape stairs.

While the property shows no recent issues with bedbugs and passed a rodent inspection in April 2025, historical data reveals a pattern of pest management, including multiple bait applications between 2018 and 2023. The building's compliance history shows some improvements, with several violations being resolved, though 2024 records indicate several open issues requiring attention, particularly regarding building access for inspections and system maintenance verification. The property maintains regular documentation of no bedbug infestations since 2020 and shows efforts to address basic maintenance through various permits and violation resolutions, though recent events suggest ongoing challenges with heat and water systems.