38 Laight Street, Manhattan, NY 10013

The eight-story building at 38 Laight Street in Tribeca, owned by Mark Hoffman, is an 18-unit converted Class A property constructed in 1896. The building's recent history shows several concerning patterns, particularly regarding rodent-related issues. Between 2019 and 2021, there were multiple documented instances of rodent activity, including three rat sightings in 2020 alone (May, October, and December), and violations were discovered during two inspections in late 2020 and early 2021.

The most recent Department of Health and Mental Hygiene inspection in December 2020 found violations requiring follow-up inspections, though subsequent inspections in January 2021 showed rat activity. However, there has been no recorded pest-related incidents since 2021, and the building has consistently reported zero bedbug infestations across all filings between 2019 and 2024. From a compliance perspective, the building currently has an active Department of Buildings violation as of February 2023 for failing to file the required FISP Cycle 9B technical report by the deadline.

There were also two resolved violations in 2020-2021 that were addressed by Pride and Service with appropriate certification. The property has maintained its building permits in good standing, with multiple permits issued for various work between 2019 and 2020, including electrical and plumbing work. The regular permit issuance and compliance inspections in recent years suggest ongoing maintenance and monitoring of building systems, though the most recent FISP violation indicates a potential lapse in documentation requirements.