57 Bayard Street, Manhattan, NY 10013

The 16-unit, 5-story tenement building at 57 Bayard Street in Chinatown, owned by Edwin Chin, has experienced several ongoing maintenance and safety issues over the past few years. Most notably, as of January 2025, there are open complaints regarding electrical issues (no lighting), an open emergency door/window violation, and a non-emergency paint/plaster issue.

The building has documented recurring problems with heating and hot water systems, including a 2024 violation related to inadequate heat and hot water in Apartment 2 (subsequently closed). There are concerning open violations from 2024 related to safety systems, including non-functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in Apartment 2, as well as locked access to the heating system. Recent inspections have shown multiple failures to maintain required safety equipment, including active violations for missing safety equipment in Apartments 13 and 16 regarding carbon monoxide detectors, and various violations related to building maintenance such as loose cornices.

The building's systems have been subject to multiple external inspections and violations, including active Environmental Control Board violations regarding boiler safety relief devices and several open violations for failure to file external low-pressure inspections from 2018 to 2023. Historical records show a pattern of heating system complaints, with similar issues reported in 2019 affecting the entire building. While the building has consistently passed rodent inspections and has shown no bedbug infestations in recent reports, the persistent and recurring maintenance issues, particularly regarding basic safety systems and building infrastructure, suggest ongoing challenges with property maintenance standards.