32 Henry Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

32 Henry Street is a 22-unit, 6-story old law tenement building located in the Two Bridges neighborhood and owned by Joy Wong. Built in 1910, the building has experienced several significant events impacting resident safety and comfort over recent years. Of particular concern are multiple fire safety violations recorded in July 2022, when the Department of Buildings issued violations for non-compliant door installations in Apartments 13, 14, 17, 18, and 21, all requiring approved one-hour fire resistance rated self-closing doors between apartments and public halls.

A related violation regarding emergency egress was recorded during this period, noting a potentially obstructive metal fence in the backyard area. The building has also faced challenges with heat and hot water systems, most recently documented in April 2020 when HPD responded to complaints of these essential services being unavailable throughout the building. Regarding pest management, the building has maintained an active bedbug reporting system from 2019 through 2024, consistently reporting zero infested units during this period.

Rodent inspections have shown mixed results, with the most recent three inspections (2024-2025) passing, though there were instances of rat activity detected in March 2023 and February 2020. The property has also experienced recurring issues requiring attention to building systems and safety standards, including an open violation as of 2024 for not filing the required annual bedbug report. While many historical violations have been closed, several significant fire safety and emergency egress-related violations from 2022 remain open, indicating ongoing concerns about the building's compliance with safety regulations.