400 Riverside Drive, Manhattan, NY 10025

400 Riverside Drive, a 6-story New Law Tenement built in 1909 with 58 units, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past few years. Most recently, in March 2023, there was a plumbing issue involving a basin/sink that required intervention from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). Between 2020 and 2023, the building was subject to multiple health and safety inspections, including concerns about mold (October 2020), rodent sightings, and conditions attracting rodents (2020), though most inspections did not result in violations being issued.

The building's management has maintained regular bedbug reporting, with the most recent filings from 2024 showing no infestations or eradications. The building has also faced some concerning issues with basic infrastructure and safety systems. In 2020, there was a complaint regarding defective boiler operation, though no violations were found upon inspection.

More recently, in August 2023, there was a complaint about defective/exposed electrical wiring, but inspectors were unable to gain access to investigate on their second attempt. The property has undergone several baiting treatments for rodent control throughout 2023 and 2024, suggesting an ongoing pest management program. An Environmental Control Board violation from 2018 related to the failure to submit required exterior wall examination reports resulted in a penalty of $1,250, though this appears to have been resolved. The building's management has been proactive in addressing maintenance issues, as evidenced by the issuance of several work permits between 2019 and 2021 for various repairs and improvements.