127 East Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10002

127 East Broadway is a 5-story, 8-unit residential building located in Chinatown, constructed in 1915 and currently owned by Tze Pun. The property has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues, particularly notable in late 2021 and early 2022, with multiple emergency complaints filed through the Housing Maintenance Code regarding lack of services throughout the entire building. While these issues were eventually resolved, they were concerning for resident comfort.

The building's regulatory history shows various Department of Buildings complaints, including a tenant safety inspection in May 2024 (compliance confirmed), and investigations into illegal hotel rooms (Jan 2022), SRO alterations (June 2021), and occupancy concerns (Feb 2019). There were also several Electrical Code violations noted in 2018, some of which remain active with associated fines. More recently, the building has maintained a regular bedbug-free record from 2019 through 2024, with no reported infestations in the last six inspection periods.

However, there appears to be an active violation regarding the failure to file the 2021 external low pressure inspection as of June 2023. The property has undergone multiple rodent inspections between 2020 and 2025, with generally passing results, though there were documented instances of rat activity in December 2024 and July 2020 that required attention. The building's maintenance record shows consistent efforts to address violations and maintain compliance, though some issues, particularly the heating system problems, suggest ongoing challenges with building systems infrastructure.