159 Stanton Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

The five-story Old Law Tenement building at 159 Stanton Street, owned by Steven Croman, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly regarding heating systems and safety compliance. As of July 2025, there are two open service requests related to plumbing and radiator issues from January 2025. The building's heating system has been a recurring problem, with multiple complaints in early 2024 about building-wide heat/hot water outages, some of which were reported as emergencies.

A ramp of health and safety concerns emerged in late 2024, including active ECB violations related to unsafe structural work, temporary shoring, exposed plumbing, and electrical issues, with penalties totaling over $36,000. These violations were linked to unauthorized structural work and safety concerns that potentially endangered residents. The building has also faced various maintenance challenges, including a rat infestation in March 2024, though subsequent inspections passed. Notably, all bedbug inspections from 2018 to 2024 reported no infestations.

The property underwent multiple tenant safety inspections in January 2025 resulting in Oath Violations, and previous inspections in late 2023 revealed various issues in Apartment 7, including pest infestation, water leaks, and multiple maintenance problems that required attention. Other past violations included fire escape issues, malfunctioning intercom systems, and concerns about building access and security. Despite these challenges, recent rodent inspections in 2025 showed passing results, suggesting some improvement in pest management. The building's maintenance history shows a mix of addressed and continuing issues, with particular attention needed on heating systems, structural compliance, and maintenance response times.