102 Suffolk Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

102 Suffolk Street, a 5-story, 16-unit Old Law Tenement built in 1920 in the Lower East Side, is currently owned by Joshua Potash. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with emergency complaints filed in March 2025, July 2024, and November 2023, though inspectors were often unable to gain access. More concerning are the current open violations from November 2023 related to multiple self-closing door malfunctions throughout the building, including in public areas and specific apartments (2B, 2E, and the boiler room), and an open violation regarding the annual bedbug report requirement from April 2024.

The building has a history of various maintenance issues, including multiple water leak complaints in 2022 (though no violations were issued), and observations of damp spots. There have been documented rodent issues, with recent inspections in 2025 showing mixed results (one pass, one fail), though significant bait application was performed in late 2022. A 2021 inspection revealed multiple boiler system compliance issues, resulting in a $1,562 penalty.

The property also had two failed rodent inspections in 2023 and 2024, though subsequent inspections in those years passed. Recent food establishment complaints from 2024 suggest some health concerns, though these were determined to be isolated incidents. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with basic services and infrastructure, particularly regarding heat and water systems, door safety features, and pest control. While some historical violations have been resolved, the persistence of certain issues indicates potential ongoing maintenance challenges.