97 Chambers Street, Manhattan, NY 10007

97 Chambers Street is a 5-story, 16-unit Class A residential building in Tribeca, constructed in 1858 and currently owned by Rohit Samai. The building has experienced several notable maintenance issues in recent years, with the most recent being an indoor air quality complaint regarding chemical vapors/gases/odors in October 2023. There have been recurring concerns about the building's elevator system, with multiple complaints between 2020 and 2025 about the single-device elevator with no alternate service, though inspections typically found no violations.

The property underwent a significant inspection in July 2022, resulting in multiple administrative violations related to safety and notification requirements, including the need to post proper notices for carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and emergency procedures, all of which were certified as corrected. The building has experienced various maintenance issues over the years, including water leak problems (January 2021), ventilation system concerns (November 2021), and plumbing issues (June 2019). While rodent sightings were reported in March 2021, subsequent inspections have consistently passed, indicating effective pest management. Notably, there have been no bedbug infestations reported in the building since records began in 2020.

The property has also undergone regular rodent inspections, with all recent inspections (2022-2025) passing. The building has one active DOB violation regarding failure to file a benchmarking report of energy use, which was dismissed in 2023. Historical data shows the building consistently meets rodent inspection requirements, with no recorded infestations. While the building has had various maintenance issues, recent records indicate improvements in response to violations and complaints, particularly regarding notification requirements and safety measures.