33 Essex Street, Manhattan, NY 10002
The 6-story, 10-unit residential building at 33 Essex Street in Chinatown, owned by Phone Wong, has experienced several concerning issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring heat and hot water emergencies in the past year, with complaints registered in both November and December 2023 affecting the entire building, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the conditions.
The building has persistent administrative compliance issues, with open Housing Maintenance Code violations dating back to 2021-2024 related to the failure to submit annual bedbug reports, and active Department of Buildings violations from 2023 regarding unfiled external low-pressure inspections from 2018 and 2022. The property has undergone multiple rodent control measures, showing some fluctuation in conditions, with initial rat activity observed in January 2025 followed by successful inspections in March and June 2025.
A series of bait applications was conducted in early 2023, and the building passed all rodent inspections conducted throughout 2023-2024. Additionally, there was an illegal conversion complaint filed in April 2022, though the inspector was unable to gain access for verification. While there is a building permit issued dating back to February 2019, no specific details about its purpose are provided in the available records.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 10 |
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Year built | 1900 |
Total area | 10566 sq ft |
Floors | 6 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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