530 Grand Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

530 Grand Street in Manhattan's Lower East Side is a 525-unit, 13-story residential building constructed in 1949 and currently owned by Jaime Cohen. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, particularly during the winter months of 2024-2025, with multiple complaints from both entire building and individual apartments. Recent health and safety concerns include two asbestos complaints in March 2025, an unsanitary condition involving pests (January 2025), and ongoing rodent activity reported through multiple inspections in 2024 and 2025, with baiting attempts documented.

The property has significant outstanding violations and maintenance issues. As of September 2024, there are active violations regarding water leak repairs, door repairs, and plaster/paint maintenance in Apartment 1F. The building's systems have faced scrutiny, including multiple Department of Buildings violations related to plumbing work, gas utility issues, and sprinkler system compliance in 2020-2021, with associated penalties totaling over $15,000 (which appear to have been resolved). Notably, there is an active violation from February 2024 regarding the failure to file a FISP Cycle 9C Technical Report.

The building has a documented history of bed bug infestations, though recent filings show eradication efforts were completed. The building's maintenance history shows numerous building-wide system failures, particularly impacting basic services like heat and hot water. The property's recent service requests and violation history suggest ongoing challenges with building systems and maintenance response, though many complaints have been closed following inspections, often due to inability to gain tenant access for verification. The most recent environmental concerns include the aforementioned asbestos complaints and persistent rodent activity, indicating potential ongoing pest management challenges.