26 Ludlow Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

26 Ludlow Street, a 6-story, 10-unit Old Law Tenement built in 1900 and currently owned by Jian Lao, has experienced several notable maintenance issues over the past year. Most recently, in September 2024, multiple complaints were filed and investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), resulting in violations for mold, water leaks, and problems with paint/plaster on both walls and ceilings, particularly affecting the bathroom in apartment 5A.

Earlier in 2024, there was a significant heat and hot water emergency in June that affected multiple apartments, and multiple violations were documented in April-June 2024, including issues with heat system access, pest infestation in apartment 4B, and various building safety equipment concerns such as missing carbon monoxide detectors and door issues. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of moisture-related problems, with both mold and water leak issues being particularly persistent.

However, more recent inspections and reporting between March 2024 and April 2025 indicate that the building has maintained a clean record for bedbug infestations, with zero reported cases in the most recent filings. Additionally, routine rodent inspections conducted regularly from 2019 through 2025 have consistently passed, suggesting effective pest control measures in place. While the building has experienced multiple maintenance challenges, particularly regarding water systems and interior conditions, recent data indicates some improvements in compliance and inspection results, though several violations from 2024 remain open as of the latest available information.