115 Mulberry Street, Manhattan, NY 10013

115 Mulberry Street, a 4-story, 18-unit tenement building constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Steven Croman, has experienced ongoing maintenance and safety issues over the past several years. Most recently, in 2025, there are notable concerns with heat and hot water availability, unsanitary conditions related to pests, and a food poisoning complaint (currently under investigation). The building has recurring heat and hot water issues, with multiple complaints in early 2025, some of which resulted in HPD being unable to gain access for inspection. Pests remain a significant problem, with several complaints filed in 2025 and 2024, including recent rodent activity detected during inspections.

The property has a history of various violations and service complaints, including structural concerns such as building shaking (March 2025), illegal hotel room usage investigations (June 2025), and issues requiring emergency response. In 2024, there was a notable incident involving hazardous facade conditions that required immediate repairs. The building's maintenance history shows patterns of inadequate response to heat/hot water problems and unsanitary conditions, with multiple instances where HPD inspectors were unable to gain access for necessary evaluations. While there have been bedbug reports filed in previous years, more recent filings (2023-2024) indicate zero infested units.

The building's infrastructure maintained by Billy Enterprises, including a sidewalk shed and ventilation system, has been subject to recent violations with associated penalties. The property has had multiple inspections for rodent activity between 2022 and 2025, with varying compliance results. Historical records show past violations related to building safety, including exposed wiring issues in 2014 and other infrastructure concerns that were eventually addressed. The building's current violation profile includes concerns about the facade's condition, bedbug reporting requirements, and a history of heat/hot water supply problems affecting tenants. While there have been improvements in some areas, such as the resolution of many past violations, the building continues to experience recurring maintenance challenges that affect resident comfort and safety.