32 Water Street, Manhattan, NY 10004

The five-story commercial building at 32 Water Street in the Financial District, owned by Peter Mesos and built in 1920, has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly in 2024. Most notably, in August 2024, there was a series of emergency complaints involving water leaks with heavy flow, sewage issues, and mold, though inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development found no violations. The building has also faced structural challenges, with active Environmental Control Board violations from 2020 regarding failure to maintain the building's exterior, specifically concerning damaged bricks and mortar joints, with associated penalties of $1,250.

While the building previously had multiple smoking violations in 2023 and 2024, these were addressed and closed. The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in the annual filings from 2019 through 2024. Regular rodent inspections from 2010 to 2022 consistently passed, indicating successful pest management.

The building's violation history shows past issues with documentation, as evidenced by Grade A violations in 2021 and 2022 related to failing to file annual bedbug reports. Multiple permits for various maintenance work have been issued between 2018 and 2020, suggesting ongoing property upkeep. Separate complaints regarding sidewalk safety and Local Law compliance were investigated but found to have no violations. While the recent emergency complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, the lack of violations following inspections indicates that while issues are being reported, they are generally being addressed promptly, though not always through formal violation processes.