25 Orchard Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

25 Orchard Street is a 6-story, 14-unit residential building located in Chinatown and owned by Vivien Lau. Built in 1900, the property has experienced several maintenance and compliance issues over recent years, most notably a recurring mold problem. Between 2021 and 2022, multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions (specifically mold) were documented, including emergency Housing Maintenance Code complaints in May and July 2022.

An investigation in July 2022 revealed mold issues in Apartment 601, along with problems requiring attention to plaster surfaces, paint, and roof leaks in the same unit. The apartment also faced compliance concerns regarding unauthorized alterations, with open violations noted in July 2022 related to partition walls creating additional rooms. The building has experienced intermittent heating issues, with a heat/hot water complaint recorded in January 2021, though it was reported that services were restored. More recent compliance matters include violations related to bedbug reporting, with notices issued in 2022 and 2023 regarding the failure to file annual reports, though the most recent 2025 filing period shows no infested units.

The property has maintained a consistent record of passing rodent inspections, with all recent inspections showing compliance. Two violations issued in 2023 for failure to file external low pressure inspections were dismissed in February 2025. A complaints investigation regarding an alleged illegal conversion in February 2025 resulted in an "Inspector Unable To Gain Access" disposition. While the building has experienced various maintenance challenges, it has shown some improvement in recent years, with fewer documented complaints or violations compared to earlier periods.