239 Henry Street, Manhattan, NY 10002
239 Henry Street is a 5-story, 9-unit OLD LAW TENEMENT building in the Lower East Side, built in 1900 and currently owned by Herbert Chavez. The building has experienced recurring heating problems, with multiple heat/hot water complaints recorded in both 2018 (five separate incidents in November) and most recently in January 2024, where HPD was unable to gain access for inspection. The building's maintenance history shows various violations requiring attention between 2016 and 2023, including issues with heating system access, hot water availability, and fire safety concerns.
Notably, in 2018, there were violations regarding hot water temperature in Apartment 1A and access to the heating system, with similar access issues persisting in later inspections. Recent inspections have shown mixed results for rodent activity, with the most recent inspections in 2025 showing rat activity, while earlier inspections in 2024 and 2023 generally passed. The building's bedbug reporting history from 2019 through 2024 shows no infestations or eradications reported.
Several complaints regarding building conditions were filed in 2018, including concerns about illegal after-hours work and possible unauthorized hotel rooms, though inspectors were unable to gain access for confirmation. While some violations have been resolved, such as painting requirements for public hall walls, access to heating systems and water temperature issues have been recurring concerns. The most recent bedbug reports (2023-2024) indicate no infestations, though a violation regarding annual bedbug reporting was noted in March 2023.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 9 |
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Year built | 1900 |
Total area | 6095 sq ft |
Floors | 5 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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