202 Rivington Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

202 Rivington Street is a 6-story, 33-unit New Law tenement building constructed in 1920, currently owned by Eric Chan. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with six emergency complaints related to these problems in 2024 alone, including three instances in December 2024 where HPD was unable to gain access to verify the conditions. There are also two open violations as of December 2024 concerning inadequate heat supply and locked boiler room access for Apartment 6F and the heating system, respectively.

The building has a history of safety-related concerns, including multiple egress violations in 2022, and an active Department of Buildings violation regarding failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection documentation. Recent inspections indicate the building was rodent-infested in 2022-2023, though inspections in 2024-2025 have passed. While there have been no bedbug infestations reported since 2020, other maintenance issues have persisted, including door and window problems, water leaks, and sanitary concerns related to garbage storage.

The building has undergone various repairs and maintenance work as evidenced by multiple permits issued between 2018-2020. Two complaints about possibly illegal conversions and blocked egress routes were filed in 2022, though access was denied to inspectors. Although some violations have been resolved through proper remediation, including issues with fire escape obstructions and entrance door locks, the recurring nature of heat/hot water problems and other maintenance issues suggests ongoing building system challenges.