243 East Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10002

243 East Broadway is a 4-story, 10-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1910, currently owned by Bokonos 243 LLC. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat/hot water systems, with several emergency complaints between 2023-2024 indicating problems affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. The most recent complaints as of 2025 include electrical issues (no lighting) from January and May 2025, and a door-related complaint from February 2025, all of which have had inspection access issues, complicating resolution efforts.

Historically, there have been significant maintenance concerns, including a defective/inoperative boiler violation issued in February 2024, though this remains unresolved as of now. External pressure inspection documentation for 2022 also shows an active violation as of April 2023 for failure to file. The building has a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases or eradication efforts required in the past four reporting periods from 2021 to 2024.

The property has faced multiple access issues for inspections, as evidenced by numerous complaints where HPD inspectors were unable to gain entry to verify reported problems. This pattern raises concerns about maintenance communication and access coordination. Historical complaints from 2022 suggest there were investigations into possible unauthorized work in the building, though inspections could not be completed. The building's age and recurring maintenance issues, particularly regarding heating systems and access for inspections, indicate ongoing challenges with building systems and maintenance response protocols, though the absence of bedbug reports and some closed violations suggest attention to certain aspects of building management.