70 Forsyth Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

70 Forsyth Street is a 5-story, 18-unit old law tenement building located in Chinatown, constructed in 1900 and currently owned by Michael Yeung. The property has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, most notably a cluster of water-related problems in March 2023, including heavy flow, slow leaks, damp spots, and mold issues, all of which were eventually addressed according to HPD records. The building's health and safety compliance history shows recurring concerns, with three separate violations for failing to file annual bedbug reports between 2021-2024, though the most recent 2024 report showed no infested units.

The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is currently investigating a food establishment complaint from June 2025 regarding kitchen/food prep area conditions. Recent inspections and violations suggest ongoing challenges with building systems and pest management. There have been multiple rodent inspections between 2022-2025, with mixed results showing both passed inspections and periods of rat activity noted in June and July 2024.

The building's equipment and infrastructure have also generated compliance concerns, including a 2021 ECB violation for work without a permit related to mechanical exhaust vent systems, which carried a $625 penalty. While the property has had its share of maintenance issues, records indicate that many complaints have been resolved, though some remain pending further investigation or confirmation of compliance. The most recent building permit, issued in September 2023, suggests that at least some maintenance and improvement work continues to be undertaken.