27 Monroe Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

27 Monroe Street is a 6-story, 31-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1915 and currently owned by Chun Kwok. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, most notably during November 2021 when there were multiple emergency heat and hot water complaints from the entire building, with five separate incidents reported between November 5 and November 15 through the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

While no violations were ultimately issued from these complaints, the repeated nature of the heating system issues warrants attention. More recent records indicate a generally improving maintenance situation, with no bedbug infestations reported in the past three years (all reports showing zero infested or eradicated units since 2022) and the most recent rodent inspection in May 2025 passing successfully, though there were multiple failed inspections for "Other Reasons" in 2024-2025 that suggest some ongoing pest management challenges.

The building has undergone various maintenance inspections and repairs over the years, with a notable incident in March 2019 involving multiple violations in Apartment 16, including issues with carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, as well as problems with bathroom wall and ceiling plaster and paint. The building has maintained consistent compliance with bedbug reporting requirements since 2020, though there was one violation issued in 2022 for failing to file an annual report. Recent years have shown more regular compliance with safety inspections and requirements, though the building's age and history of heating and maintenance issues suggest continued vigilance is necessary.