166 Norfolk Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

166 Norfolk Street is a five-story, 24-unit residential building located in Manhattan's Lower East Side neighborhood, built in 1930 and currently owned by Michael Rosen. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues over the past several years, with over 15 documented complaints between 2020 and 2023, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. Notable incidents include multiple emergency heat/hot water complaints in late 2022 that resulted in the issuance of violations, as well as several complaints in January 2023.

The building's maintenance history also shows ongoing concerns with rodent activity, with inspections in 2024 showing evidence of rats, though a recent inspection in March 2025 passed without issues. The building's unit 2D has been the focus of several specific violations, including inadequate heat supply, blocked fire escape access, and various maintenance issues documented between 2019 and 2022, though many of these violations have since been addressed. The property has maintained a relatively clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with annual reports since 2019 showing zero confirmed cases.

Inspections conducted between 2023 and 2025 have shown a mixed record regarding rodent control, with multiple initial inspections indicating rat activity, though recent compliance inspections have passed. The building's last documented improvements through city permits were in 2018, with work being conducted under job number 123379520. While some maintenance issues appear to have been addressed over time, the recurring heat/hot water problems and intermittent rodent activity suggest ongoing challenges with building infrastructure and pest management.