79 Mulberry Street, Manhattan, NY 10013

79 Mulberry Street is an 1880 five-story old law tenement building located in Chinatown, owned by Larry Zhao, that has experienced persistent infrastructure issues in recent years. Most notably, the building has faced multiple heating and hot water system failures throughout 2023-2024, with emergency complaints filed for entire building deficiencies on multiple occasions in December 2024. The building currently has an open complaint regarding electrical lighting issues as of December 2024. While there have been recurring problems with heating and hot water systems, the building has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements in recent years, showing no recorded infestations in the past three reporting periods from 2022-2025.

The property has experienced rodent control challenges, with activity observed in 2023-2024, though recent inspections in 2024-2025 have shown improvements with passing results. Multiple health and safety violations have been recorded over the years, including a 2023 environmental violation for using improper cooking equipment and unauthorized gas line installations, though these were subsequently resolved. There are also two active DOB violations from 2023 related to failure to file required inspections. The building's historical complaint record shows a pattern of heating system issues, with multiple tenants experiencing disruptions, particularly during winter months.

Recent housing maintenance code violations have primarily centered around bedbug reporting compliance, though these violations have been addressed in subsequent inspections. The building's utility systems have generated several complaints over the years, including a 2024 cooking gas-related complaint that was not able to be inspected in February 2024. More recent service requests indicate ongoing concerns with the building's electrical systems, particularly lighting. While the property has made progress in rodent control and maintained bedbug reporting compliance, the recurring infrastructure issues, particularly heating and electrical systems, represent the most significant challenges affecting resident comfort and safety.