245 East Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10002

The 3-story, 8-unit Old Law Tenement building at 245 East Broadway in the Lower East Side, owned by Kwan Cheung and constructed in 1910, has exhibited concerning patterns in its maintenance history over recent years. While there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past two years (2023-2024), the building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, including a notable complaint from January 2021 that resulted in an HPD inspection that could not proceed due to lack of access.

More concerning is the pattern of bedbug-related violations from 2021 through 2024, where the building received multiple Notices of Violation for failing to submit annual bedbug reports, though subsequent filings show zero reported infestations during those periods. The building's rodent management history shows a mix of compliance and challenges; inspections in 2023-2025 have generally passed, though there was a notable failure in March 2023.

Prior to that, from late 2022 through early 2023, there was a consistent pattern of bait application, suggesting an active effort to manage a rodent issue. The most recent inspection from March 2025 passed, indicating improved conditions. While the absence of current bedbug or rodent issues might suggest improved management practices, the building's historical maintenance record shows a pattern of reactive rather than proactive management regarding these common urban housing challenges.