134 Duane Street, Manhattan, NY 10013

134 Duane Street is a five-story, 16-unit residential building located in Tribeca, owned by Patricia Joyce and constructed in 1860. The property has experienced several notable issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns revolving around safety equipment and unauthorized use. In 2023, there was a complaint about illegal hotel rooms, though inspectors were unable to gain access during their final attempt.

The building has had recurring elevator system issues, most notably in 2020 when a violation was issued for missing door lock monitoring equipment, resulting in a $1,280 penalty, though this was later resolved. Plumbing work was halted in 2021 due to unresponsive audit objections, though this was also resolved by November 2021. The building has maintained a clean record regarding pest control, with no reports of bedbug infestations since at least 2019, and all recent bedbug reports from 2020-2025 show zero affected units. The property has consistently passed rodent inspections conducted between 2010 and 2018, indicating generally good maintenance of common areas.

The building's violation history shows several resolved issues, including multiple elevator-related violations in 2020 and various plumbing matters in 2021. The most recent permit activity was recorded in October 2018 for an alteration project. While there have been multiple inspections and violations over the years, the majority of these issues have been addressed and resolved, with no recent hazardous violations on record. The building's age and history suggest it has experienced typical urban maintenance challenges, though the more recent focus on illegal hotel rooms and elevator safety equipment could be areas of concern for potential tenants.