13 Rector Street, Manhattan, NY 10006
Located in the Financial District, 13 Rector Street is a 37-story residential building constructed in 1956, currently owned by Christina Forbes and containing 452 units. The building has experienced recurring heating system issues, with multiple complaints in 2025 and 2023 reporting lack of heat and hot water, though most were resolved through restoration of service during inspections. Recent complaints include an open window frame issue as of April 2025 and a plumbing-related violation with a partial stop work order in June 2025.
The building has a history of water supply problems, as evidenced by multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2018 and more recent complaints. Building systems maintenance has been a recurring concern, with violations and complaints regarding the ventilation system, elevator maintenance, and façade safety. Notable recent issues include a façade unsafe notification in March 2023, and multiple elevator-related complaints in 2023 and 2025, though inspections generally found no violations.
The property has demonstrated compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing zero infestations in the most recent three reporting periods (2022-2025), though there were two recorded cases in previous years (2019-2021). Rodent inspections have generally passed, with one failure noted in October 2019, and various permits have been issued for façade and plumbing work between 2020 and 2022. The building's owners have faced several violations regarding timely submission of required reports, though most of these have been dismissed or resolved.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 452 |
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Year built | 1956 |
Total area | 366023 sq ft |
Floors | 37 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A |

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