136 William Street, Manhattan, NY 10038

This six-story, ten-unit old law tenement building located at 136 William Street in the Financial District, owned by Joe Chehebar, has experienced recurring maintenance issues in 2025. Most notably, there are multiple ongoing concerns regarding inadequate heat and hot water service, with open complaints as recent as April 2025, along with various plumbing problems affecting sinks, bathtubs, and toilets. The building has a documented history of these maintenance issues, with similar problems occurring in early 2025 and multiple complaints not being adequately addressed during inspections.

In terms of safety violations, both Apartments 2B and 4A had self-closing door issues documented in 2023-2024, with 2B also cited for defective carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detection systems. The building's elevator has faced operational challenges, with violations recorded in 2021 and 2022 regarding door restrictor functionality, resulting in monetary penalties. Looking at the building's historical maintenance record, there was a significant incident involving fire damage in 2021 that affected the second-floor roof hatch and first-floor commercial space, though these violations were subsequently dismissed following proper repairs.

The property has consistently passed rodent inspections since 2021, and no bedbug infestations have been reported in the past several years, with regular filings showing zero affected units. Two attempted inspections in 2025, regarding illegal conversion and vent/exhaust issues, ended with inspectors unable to gain access. The building's permit history indicates active maintenance and repair work, with permits issued in 2018 for plumbing and electrical work.