123 Mott Street, Manhattan, NY 10013

The 6-story, 25-unit tenement building at 123 Mott Street, owned by Kenneth Chin, was constructed in 1912 and is located in the Little Italy neighborhood. The property has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues, particularly between 2018-2019, including multiple complaints and violations related to cooking gas issues, an infestation of mice in apartment 27, and problems with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

These violations were primarily addressed by November 2018, when the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) issued multiple Orders for Correction, including requirements to resolve gas supply issues, repair public hall ceilings and walls, and address pest problems. More recent concerns include two "work without permit" complaints from late 2023, which were referred to the Department of Consumer Affairs, though there are no records of resulting violations.

The building underwent a gas-related investigation in late 2018, resulting in a $5,000 fine for supplying gas without proper inspection and certification, though this violation was dismissed in 2024. The property has maintained regular rodent inspection compliance, with the most recent inspections in 2024 showing no issues, and there have been no reported bedbug infestations since 2019. While the building has had its share of maintenance challenges, particularly in 2018-2019, most violations have been resolved, and recent inspections indicate improved conditions, with no new reports of pest infestations or major safety concerns in the past three years.