31 Oliver Street, Manhattan, NY 10038

31 Oliver Street is a 6-story, 25-unit residential tenement building located in the Civic Center neighborhood, built in 1920 and currently owned by Kambiz Nazarian. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most recent concerns centering around water supply problems, including multiple emergency plumbing complaints in 2024 and 2023. There have been recurring issues with water leaks, including a heavy flow leak in April 2023 that resulted in multiple violations related to water damage on walls and ceilings in apartment 2C, along with mold-related complaints from June 2023. The building has also faced violations related to fire safety, including obstructions on fire escapes (flowerpots) at various stories in mid-2023, and concerns about self-closing doors in the vestibule.

Historically, the building had a significant incident in 2019 regarding unauthorized residential units in commercial space, which resulted in violations and penalties related to occupancy and work without permits, though these issues were eventually resolved. The property has maintained a relatively consistent record of passing rodent inspections, with only one instance of rat activity noted in October 2024 among numerous passed inspections. Recent bedbug reports from 2021 through 2025 consistently show zero affected units. The building has had several permits issued for work over the years, with the most recent related to work without permits in 2025 now showing compliance.

While the property has addressed many of its violations, the recurring nature of water-related issues and recent emergency plumbing complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The most recent records up to October 2023 indicate ongoing attention required for various building systems, particularly regarding water infrastructure and building access safety features. The property has a history of building-wide water supply issues, with multiple tenants filing similar complaints, and various building violations have been addressed through inspections and certifications. The building's management has generally responded to HPD inspections, though there are instances where access for inspection was not granted. Regular bedbug infestation tracking shows effective monitoring and management of pest issues, while rodent inspections indicate generally successful pest control management.