79 Laight Street, Manhattan, NY 10013

79 Laight Street is an 11-story, 33-unit commercial altered Class A building located in Tribeca, dating back to 1853 and currently owned by Divya Rashad. The building has faced several maintenance issues, particularly in 2018-2019, with multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations concentrated in apartment 5C on the fifth floor. These violations included water leak issues, lead paint hazards, missing window guards, defective sprinkler covers, and the need for various repairs and maintenance work.

The apartment 5C problems prompted multiple inspections between June and September 2019, resulting in both Class A and Class C violations. The building's infrastructure faced challenges as well, with documented plumbing and electrical issues in June 2019 categorized as immediate emergencies. More recent history shows some concerns regarding unauthorized work, with two "Work Without a Permit" complaints in March 2022 leading to an Environmental Control Board violation concerning unpermitted water filter installations in the boiler room.

The elevator system experienced issues in 2019, with violations linked to unresolved defects from a 2017 inspection, though these were ultimately dismissed. On a positive note, the building has maintained a pest-free record, with no reported bedbug infestations in the past seven years (2018-2025) and passing all rodent inspections conducted between 2010 and 2018. The most recent building permit on record was issued in May 2019 for electrical work. While the 2018-2019 violation history suggests significant maintenance challenges during that period, more recent records indicate fewer complaints and no pest-related issues, although some infrastructure concerns remain regarding the elevator system and water filtration equipment.