121 Chambers Street, Manhattan, NY 10007

121 Chambers Street is a 5-story, 8-unit commercial building constructed in 1861 and currently owned by John McCarthy. The property has experienced several significant events in recent years, primarily related to construction activities. Between 2022 and 2025, there were multiple Construction Safety Compliance (CSC) complaints, several of which resulted in Stop Work Orders that were later rescinded.

The most notable cluster of issues occurred in late 2023, when multiple violations were documented regarding improper hoisting equipment use, including the operation of knuckle booms instead of cranes by 24/7 Crane & Rigging and Interstate Interiors Inc. These violations led to substantial penalties totaling $27,500 for various infractions, though records indicate they were subsequently resolved. The building has also had recurring pest management challenges, particularly regarding bedbugs, with violations recorded in both 2021 and 2022 for failure to file annual reports, and most recently in 2025 showing one infested unit.

Rodent inspections show a concerning pattern, with three consecutive inspections in 2021 recording rat activity, though subsequent inspections from 2022 onwards have consistently passed. The Department of Buildings has documented multiple permit issuances between 2020 and 2024, suggesting ongoing maintenance and improvement work, including plumbing (PL) and general alteration (AL) permits. The property has maintained generally good compliance with housing maintenance codes, though timely bedbug reporting remains an area of attention. Recent inspections in 2023-2025 have shown passing results for both environmental control board violations and rodent inspections.