690 10th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10019
690 10th Avenue is a 5-story, 12-unit building constructed in 1901 and classified as an Old Law Tenement, currently owned by John Parpis. The building has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant cluster of problems occurring in early 2024, including multiple non-emergency complaints about unsanitary conditions and pests, as well as equipment problems with electric/gas ranges and refrigerators. There were also three sanitary conditions complaints specifically about pest issues during the same period.
The building has a history of safety-related violations, including multiple instances of broken window guards (2018), and various maintenance issues such as plumbing problems (an emergency complaint in 2024) and appliance malfunctions. In terms of illegal activities, there were serious violations noted in December 2022 regarding unauthorized occupancy of the ground floor as a "body work station" with unlicensed physical treatment services, which resulted in active violations with significant penalties. Regarding building systems and maintenance, all recent bedbug filings (2022-2025) show 0 infested units and 0 eradicated units, indicating successful pest management, though there were multiple pest-related complaints.
The building has passed recent rodent inspections (2022-2024), suggesting improved vermin control, though there was one report of rat activity in 2018. Several Housing Maintenance Code violations have been recorded since 2018, including issues with window guards, flooring, and garbage storage. The property underwent some unauthorized modifications, as evidenced by an Environmental Control Board violation in 2022 for work done without proper permits, specifically related to water and waste plumbing lines for a shower installation on the first floor. While the building has seen numerous complaints and violations over the years, recent inspections and pest control reports show some improvement in maintenance standards, though several active violations regarding illegal occupancy and unpermitted work remain.
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Building Characteristics
| Total units | 12 | 
|---|---|
| Year built | 1901 | 
| Total area | 9650 sq ft | 
| Floors | 5 | 
| Tax Abatements | None | 
| Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT | 

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