50 Lafayette Street, Manhattan, NY 10013

The 16-story, 169-unit building at 50 Lafayette Street, owned by Marc Kotler and constructed in 1900, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, in September 2023, there were multiple heat and hot water complaints affecting different parts of the building, with inspections verifying inadequate services in some areas.

The building has also faced recurring challenges with pest management, particularly in 2022 when multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions and pests were filed, though inspectors often could not gain access to verify the conditions. The property has two active violations as of 2024 regarding the failure to submit required facade inspection reports, and previous facade-related issues have been documented, including spalling and eroding masonry observed in 2022 that required repairs. The building's systems have required ongoing attention, with recent violations including inadequate gas supply to kitchen fixtures (September 2023), inadequate hot water service to individual units (2023), and locked access to heating systems.

Safety concerns have emerged regarding elevator maintenance, with multiple violation notices in July 2023, as well as issues with building access points and emergency systems. While the building has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements since 2020, with no reported infestations, and passed various rodent inspections, the pattern of heating, water, and structural issues suggests persistent maintenance challenges. Recent permit activity from 2022-2023 indicates ongoing repair and maintenance work, with the most recent permits issued in October 2023 for various construction work.