160 Chambers Street, Manhattan, NY 10007

The six-story building at 160 Chambers Street in Tribeca, owned by Rikin Sheth, has a documented history of both maintenance challenges and compliance issues. Most concerning are the recurring heat and hot water problems, with documented complaints in December 2022, November 2018, and July 2021, though the December 2022 incident was resolved promptly within one day. A significant water leak was reported and addressed in July 2021.

The building is currently facing multiple open Housing Maintenance Code violations as of May 2024, including failure to maintain proper safety signage regarding carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and building management information - all of which are classified as Class A violations indicating they are not immediately hazardous but still require prompt attention. Additionally, there is an active violation related to the failure to file the 2021 external low-pressure inspection. From a safety and pest perspective, the building has maintained a strong record, with no bedbug infestations reported in the past three annual filings (2023, 2022, and 2021), and all rodent inspections from 2010 through 2018 passed without issue.

The property has undergone several routine inspections that yielded no violations, including for work without permits and sidewalk safety in 2021. While recent maintenance issues have primarily involved signage and documentation compliance, the building's age (constructed in 1833) and history of occasional heat system problems suggest that ongoing attention to building systems should be anticipated. The owner has generally addressed complaints when investigated, though there have been instances where inspectors were unable to gain access to verify reported issues.