161 Stanton Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

The five-story Old Law Tenement at 161 Stanton Street in the Lower East Side, owned by Steven Croman, has a documented history of maintenance issues, particularly related to heat and water systems. Between October and November 2024, the building experienced a series of ten emergency heat/hot water complaints, with all complaints resulting in HPD being unable to gain access for inspection purposes.

Most recently, in May 2025, there is an open complaint regarding a refrigerator issue. The building has also faced challenges with rodent activity, with inspections in 2024-2025 showing both passed and failed results, including a "Passed" designation on July 18, 2025, following a "Failed for Other Reasons" status in June 2025. Additionally, the property has demonstrated some infrastructure concerns, particularly in Apartment 1L in early 2024, where multiple violations were recorded and subsequently closed, including issues with water leaks, interior paint conditions, and door mechanics.

Historical records show three complaints between 2021-2022 regarding work without permits and illegal after-hours work, though these were inspected and found to have no warranted violations. The building's bedbug reports from 2020-2024 consistently show zero infested units, indicating effective pest management in this regard. While the property has had its share of maintenance challenges, it appears that most violations are being addressed, as evidenced by the "Closed" status of many complaints and violations, though the recent heating system access issues in 2024-2025 remain notable.