133 East Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10002

The 5-story, 8-unit tenement building at 133 East Broadway in Chinatown, owned by Winston Wang and built in 1910, has experienced recurring maintenance issues, particularly concerning heating and electrical systems. Most recently, in early 2025, there were complaints about lack of heat and hot water affecting the entire building, and no lighting issues, though in both cases inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the conditions. The building has a documented history of heat and hot water problems dating back to 2018, with multiple emergency complaints and inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

Between 2020 and 2025, there have been three instances of rodent activity documented through inspections, though recent inspections in 2025 show some improvement, with the last report showing a "Passed" status. The building has also faced several regulatory challenges, including two illegal conversion complaints in 2021 regarding unauthorized construction work in Apartment 6, which resulted in violations and fines. In 2023, there were issues noted regarding building facade maintenance, including problems with window air conditioning installation and decorative stones on the fifth floor, though these violations appear to have been resolved.

The building's management has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing zero infestation cases reported in the last several years, and maintaining a regular schedule of rodent inspections. Historical violations from 1998-2000 indicated issues with smoke detectors and building lighting requirements, though all these violations were subsequently closed. The most recent Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2021 regarding building signage requirements were also resolved.