18 East 94th Street, Manhattan, NY 10128

Situated in Manhattan's Upper East Side, 18 East 94th Street is a 5-story, 10-unit residential building owned by Rita Matthews and constructed in 1900. The property is currently facing an open HPD complaint from April 2025 regarding unsanitary conditions related to garbage/recycling storage. A previous heat/hot water issue was reported and temporarily resolved in December 2024.

The building experienced multiple maintenance issues in October 2018, including problems with plumbing (toilets), floors, and paint/plaster on walls and ceilings, particularly affecting apartment 2B which had documented violations for pest infestations (mice and roaches), damaged hardwood floor, and various plaster/paint issues. These violations remained open as of late 2023. Historical records show consistent compliance with rodent inspections from 2010 through 2019, and while bedbug reporting compliance was maintained through 2023 with no reported infestations, the property has faced repeated documentation requirements since 2021.

The building's maintenance history reveals a pattern of occasional maintenance issues requiring attention, though many past complaints have been resolved through appropriate inspections and corrective actions, such as the water leak and various repairs addressed in October 2018. The building has undergone various inspections and corrections over the years, with most recent issues focusing on waste management and heating systems, which are typically less severe than structural or safety concerns. The property has demonstrated generally good compliance with rodent control measures, passing multiple inspections between 2010 and 2019. While the recent open complaint regarding garbage storage is concerning, it is important to note that many historical issues have been addressed through proper channels, and the building has maintained its status as a heretofore converted Class A residence throughout these changes.