253 East Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10002

253 East Broadway is a 4-story, 8-unit tenement building constructed in 1900 in New York City’s Lower East Side neighborhood, currently owned by Rashaad Middleton. The building has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years, particularly regarding gas and heating systems. In early 2025, there were two separate complaints (in January and February) about cooking gas issues and appliances (gas/electric ranges), though inspections were unable to be completed in both cases.

There have also been recurring heat and hot water problems reported in late 2024 and early 2025, with one incident in January 2025 requiring inspection that did not result in identified violations. Pests have been an ongoing concern, with a significant infestation of mice reported in July 2023 in basement apartment 1RB, for which a violation was issued. The building has undergone multiple rodent inspections between 2022 and 2025, showing a mix of results including "Passed" inspections and instances of "Rat Activity" in 2022 and 2025.

Recent Department of Buildings activity includes an active Local Law 188/17 compliance inspection as of September 2024. Notably, the building's bedbug reporting records from 2021 through 2024 indicate no infestations or required eradications during these periods, suggesting effective management of this particular pest issue. While there have been various housing maintenance code complaints and violations recorded, the building has generally shown responsiveness to issues when they are formally reported, though recent difficulties with HPD inspections being completed should be noted. The property has maintained compliance with rodent inspections through 2025, passing most inspections with only occasional rat activity noted.