259 East Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10002

259 East Broadway is a 6-story, 15-unit New Law tenement building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Robert Cohen. The building has experienced recurring maintenance and safety issues in recent years, with the most recent cluster of violations emerging in September 2023, including problems with walls, ceilings, doors, and cabinets, resulting in multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations. Apartment 6B has documented violations for mold, bathroom repairs, and damaged tiles from September 2023, though most recent violations were certified as corrected by October 2023.

The building has a history of bedbug infestations, with reports filed consistently from 2019 through 2024, though previous infestations were reported as eradicated successfully. Significant building systems appear to be generally well-maintained, as evidenced by recent rodent inspections showing consistent passing results from 2020 through 2025, and two plumbing permits were issued in 2023 and 2024 indicating ongoing infrastructure maintenance. The building's recent history shows a pattern of recurring maintenance issues, particularly regarding wall and ceiling conditions, though many complaints have been successfully addressed.

A notable incident occurred in late 2022 involving a heat/hot water complaint where HPD was unable to gain access for inspection. The property has maintained regular compliance with rodent inspections, passing each one over the past five years, suggesting effective pest management practices. While the building has experienced periodic maintenance challenges, the owner has generally responded to violations, as shown by the certification of many violations as corrected, though a small number of violations from September 2023 are still pending resolution. The most recent building activity includes permits issued in 2023 and 2024 for plumbing work, indicating continued investment in building maintenance and infrastructure.