118 Duane Street, Manhattan, NY 10007

118 Duane Street is a 5-story converted New Law tenement building located in Tribeca, containing 7 units and built in 1915, currently owned by Jason Laboz. The building has experienced recurring heating issues, particularly during late 2023, with multiple Emergency Heat/Hot Water complaints filed between October and November 2023, suggesting persistent problems with the building's heating system. These complaints resulted in open violations in Apartment 501 as of November 2023, citing inadequate heat supply.

Additional concerns have emerged regarding safety systems, including an active Environmental Control Board violation from November 2024 related to blocked sprinkler heads in the ground floor commercial space, and previous elevator service issues documented through multiple complaints in 2022 and 2024. The building has undergone several maintenance challenges, with notable violations recorded in 2021-2023 concerning water leaks, plaster damage, and ceiling repairs, particularly affecting Apartment 501. While bedbug infestations and rodent problems have been effectively managed in recent years, with no reported cases since 2020 and consistent passing inspections, the building's infrastructure systems require attention.

The property has had consistent heating and hot water complaints throughout 2023, with inspections often unable to gain access to validate the complaints. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of emergency service disruptions and inadequate notification to tenants, as evidenced by violations for failing to provide proper written notice for essential service interruptions. Despite these issues, the building has maintained a relatively stable occupancy history with no recent bedbug or significant pest complaints.