23 Ludlow Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

The 5-story, 12-unit tenement building at 23 Ludlow Street in Chinatown, owned by Vera Sung and constructed in 1900, has several concerning maintenance issues that require attention. Most notably, there are currently three open complaints regarding lighting issues since April 2025, and serious elevator safety violations from 2023 remain active, including unsafe usage conditions and non-compliance with building code requirements, resulting in penalties totaling $5,435. The building has experienced recurring elevator problems, with multiple violations between 2019 and 2023 related to out-of-service conditions and unsafe usage.

While the building has maintained a bedbug-free status in its most recent reports from 2023-2024, there have been previous violations related to bedbug reporting requirements in 2021 and 2022. The property has undergone regular rodent inspections, with the most recent in July 2025 passing, though there were instances of rat activity noted in January 2025 and January 2022. Residents have previously reported heating and hot water issues in April 2022, though these complaints were closed without inspection access being granted.

The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing issues through the years, with several violations being resolved, particularly regarding bedbug reporting compliance. However, the persistent elevator safety concerns and recent electrical lighting issues suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. Notably, the property has consistently maintained a zero infestation rate for both bedbugs and rodents in its most recent inspections and reports, though there have been isolated incidents in the past. The combination of open lighting complaints, active elevator violations, and the building's age and history of maintenance issues indicates a need for ongoing attention to resident safety and building systems.