251 Water Street, Manhattan, NY 10038

251 Water Street, a five-story Old Law Tenement built in 1888 in Manhattan's Financial District, has had an active record of both health inspections and bedbug reporting over recent years. The building currently consists of four units and is owned by Vera Sung. Since early 2024, there have been numerous food establishment-related complaints recorded with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), including multiple incidents involving handwashing issues and problems with pets/animals in or around food establishment areas.

The most recent complaints from May 2024 involved rodent/insect/garbage issues. These health-related complaints, while troubling, have all been marked as "Closed" or "Administratively Closed" by DOHMH, with the resolution descriptions indicating that the issues were addressed or required no further action. On a positive note, the building has maintained an excellent record regarding bedbug infestations, with official reports from 2022 through 2024 showing zero infested, eradicated, or re-infested dwelling units.

The annual bedbug reporting requirement, which had resulted in two Class A Housing Maintenance Code violations in 2021 and 2022, has been consistently met in subsequent years. Additionally, the building has undergone regular rodent inspections, all of which have resulted in "Passed" outcomes, with the most recent inspection in April 2023 showing no rodent-related issues. This historical pattern suggests effective management of pest control systems, though the recent food establishment complaints indicate ongoing challenges with building maintenance, particularly in areas related to health and safety compliance.