168 Stanton Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

The six-story Old Law Tenement at 168 Stanton Street in the Lower East Side, owned by Paul Stallings and containing 20 units, has experienced recurring heating system issues over the past several years, with multiple complaints about heat and hot water problems in both 2022-2025 affecting the entire building and individual apartments. The building has also faced safety concerns, particularly in December 2022 when violations were issued for missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in Apartment 3B, though these were subsequently corrected.

Water-related issues were documented in May 2023, including both a damp spot and heavy flow water leak, while more recent maintenance concerns were noted in 2024-2025 with open violations regarding water temperature and heating system access. The property has a history of regulatory scrutiny, with several Department of Buildings complaints and violations between 2019-2021, including multiple illegal conversion investigations and a defective boiler issue in 2021 that resulted in an Environmental Control Board violation.

The building's maintenance record shows consistent attention to bedbug prevention, with no reported infestations in the past five years. Rodent inspections have generally resulted in passing grades, though there was one instance of rat activity noted in November 2024. The current housing maintenance code violations as of 2024 remain unresolved regarding access to heating systems and hot water temperature issues, particularly affecting Unit 3C, while the building's overall history suggests ongoing challenges with maintaining consistent building systems and addressing safety concerns promptly.