271 East Houston Street, Manhattan, NY 10002
271 East Houston Street is a 6-story, 15-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1920, currently owned by 269 E Houston Partners LLC. The property has experienced several noteworthy incidents over recent years that potentially affect resident quality of life and safety. Most recently, in January 2025, there was a heat and hot water issue affecting the entire building, though this was promptly addressed according to HPD records.
The building has faced multiple challenges with rodent control, particularly between 2023 and 2024, with initial inspections in May 2023 and 2024 showing rat activity, though recent inspections in 2025 and late 2024 passed successfully. Significant housing maintenance concerns emerged in December 2019 regarding Apartment 5B, including multiple open violations at present related to defective smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and various repair needs involving flooring, plaster surfaces, and kitchen fixtures. The building has shown recurring issues with food safety and sanitation, as evidenced by Department of Health complaints in 2024 and 2023 related to food contamination and pest control.
Historical records from 2019 indicate problems with indoor air quality, sewage odors, and various amenities requiring attention, including electrical systems and plumbing. Notably, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations over the past five years, with zero reported cases from 2019 through 2024. The property has undergone several authorized work permits since 2020, particularly in early 2020, suggesting some level of ongoing maintenance activity.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 15 |
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Year built | 1920 |
Total area | 12200 sq ft |
Floors | 6 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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- 269 East Houston St, New York, NY 10002
- 188 Suffolk St, New York, NY 10002
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