176 Rivington Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

176 Rivington Street is a 5-story, 22-unit old law tenement building constructed in 1920, currently owned by Paul Chen. The property has experienced recurring issues with building-wide heat and hot water service, particularly evident in multiple emergencies between 2019 and 2025. Most recently, in February 2025, there were simultaneous complaints about cooking gas, heat/hot water, and electric power outages, though HPD was unable to complete necessary inspections in response to these problems.

The building has also faced compliance challenges, with several open Class C violations from November 2024 related to inadequate gas supply, locked boiler room access, and failure to provide proper notice for essential service interruptions. Additionally, there are three open Class A violations concerning the filing of annual bedbug reports from 2021 through 2024. The property's maintenance history shows a pattern of infrastructure issues requiring emergency responses, particularly regarding heating systems.

While the building has passed recent rodent inspections (most recently in February 2025), there was a notable rat activity report in February 2023. Historical records indicate some improvements, such as a stop work order that was fully rescinded in December 2024 and the dismissal of older violations regarding boiler inspection filings from 2019. Despite these dismissals, the property has maintained a consistent pattern of heat and hot water complaints, with tenants frequently unable to provide access for inspections, suggesting persistent access issues within the building.