229 Henry Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

Located in New York City's Lower East Side, 229 Henry Street is a 24-unit, 6-story old law tenement building constructed in 1900 and currently owned by Eric Chan. The building has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in 2025, with two significant open complaints as of May 2025 regarding unsanitary conditions involving garbage/recycling storage and lack of lighting. Three rodent-related complaints were filed between February and May 2025, with inspections showing rat activity and bait application in the most recent inspections.

There have been multiple complaints about heat and hot water issues throughout 2025, though many were closed without verification of the problems being resolved due to lack of access for inspections. Additional maintenance concerns include water leaks (both slow leaks and damp spots) and mold issues, with some complaints remaining open as of 2025. The building's history shows a pattern of maintenance challenges, including an October 2024 violation for accumulating refuse and maintaining unclean conditions in the first-story public hall.

In March 2020, multiple violations were documented in Apartment 11, including pest infestations (roaches and mice), and safety concerns related to smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. While there have been no bedbug infestations reported since 2020, the building has a documented history of such occurrences between 2019-2020. Recent rodent inspections conducted throughout 2024-2025 have consistently shown rat activity, indicating an ongoing pest control challenge. The property has maintained compliance with several housing maintenance code requirements, as evidenced by the closure of numerous violations, though many recent issues remain unresolved as of mid-2025.