319 East Houston Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

The 5-story, 8-unit Old Law Tenement at 319 East Houston Street, owned by Joan Gellerman, has experienced persistent heat and hot water issues over the past two years, with multiple emergency complaints between 2022-2024. Most recently, in November 2024, there were two separate building-wide heat/hot water complaints, one of which could not be inspected due to access issues. The building received several violations in mid-2023 related to door security and maintenance, including problems with the vestibule door's locking mechanism and self-closing functionality, as well as a refrigerator encumbrance in the public hall.

A notable pattern of heat and hot water complaints has emerged, with similar issues reported in 2021, suggesting ongoing challenges with building systems. The building has maintained a generally satisfactory rodent control record, passing inspections in 2022, 2023, and 2025, though there was one failed inspection in May 2025 for unspecified reasons. The property has demonstrated compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing no recorded infestations since 2021. There are currently four active violations related to the failure to file external low-pressure inspections for 2021 and 2022, indicating potential regulatory oversight issues.

Historical data shows the building has undergone various repairs and maintenance work, including multiple emergency repairs between 2021-2023, though specific details of these repairs are not always documented in the available records. The building's management has addressed several safety features in Apartment 1B, including repairs to windows, smoke and carbon monoxide detector installation, and plaster/paint work between 2021-2022. While some violations have been documented and subsequently closed, the recurring nature of heat/hot water complaints and recent violation activity suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. Permits for various work were issued in 2018, though the specific nature of this work is not detailed in the available data.