35 Orchard Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

35 Orchard Street, a 6-story, 15-unit New Law Tenement built in 1910, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past year and a half. The building has faced recurring problems with heat and hot water, particularly in December 2023 when multiple tenants reported building-wide issues. There have also been several cooking gas-related complaints during the same period, with investigations noting these as building-wide problems. The property experienced a concerning water leak incident in January 2025 that was classified as heavy flow, though inspectors were unable to gain access for verification.

More recent issues include a food temperature complaint in April 2025, which was closed by the NYC Health Department. The building underwent inspections in 2024 that revealed multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations, notably in apartments 7 and 15, where defective plastered surfaces and painting issues were documented. There were also emergency violations related to safety equipment including carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and fire escapes recorded in late 2024. The building has a history of rodent inspections, with all recent inspections (2022-2025) passing, though there was one instance of rat activity noted in April 2022.

Notably, there appear to be no reported bedbug infestations in the building for the past several reporting periods (2022-2025). An illegal conversion complaint was filed in May 2024, though inspectors were unable to gain access for verification. Despite these issues, the building has demonstrated some maintenance responsiveness, with many violations being certified as resolved. Inspections for rodent activity have consistently shown compliance in recent years. The property is owned by Happy Spring Realty Inc., and significant efforts have been made to address documented violations, including a permit issued in July 2020 for unspecified work.