167 William Street, Manhattan, NY 10038

167 William Street, a 10-story commercial building constructed in 1908 in the Financial District, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. The property, currently owned by Regulo Hernandez, has recurring elevator problems, with multiple complaints about single device service and no alternate service between 2022 and 2025, including an active complaint from June 2025. Safety concerns have included a defective fire escape documented in 2018, with multiple violations regarding broken metal treads on different floors, though these were subsequently resolved. Recent health and safety inspections revealed no active violations regarding pests or mold (2023) and confirmed the building's compliance with water quality standards (2022).

The building's systems have faced various challenges, including plumbing and elevator issues in 2022, and a notable drinking water illness investigation that was ultimately closed with no violations. Recent violations include open safety violations regarding smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in Apartment 5 (2022), and problems with elevator door monitoring systems (2022). The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbugs since 2019, with consistent reporting showing zero infested units. While there have been historical instances of rodent activity (2019-2021), recent inspections show compliance with rat control requirements.

Of particular note, a 2023 inspection raised structural concerns about vertical step cracks near parking structures, resulting in a required engineer's report, though this has since been reviewed and accepted by the department. The building has undergone various permitting processes, with work permits issued regularly between 2019 and 2023, including recent elevator-related work in 2023. The property has experienced multiple 311 complaints and Department of Buildings inspections, though many recent complaints have been resolved either through inspection or determination that no violations existed at the time of inspection. The most pressing current issue appears to be the recurring elevator service problems, as evidenced by both complaint history and violation status.