188 Norfolk Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

188 Norfolk Street is a 6-story, 13-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1900 and currently owned by Catherine Economakis. The building has a documented history of maintenance issues, with the most recent complaints in March 2025 involving problems with the door and intercom system, though both were reportedly corrected. The property experienced several significant maintenance events in 2021, including violations for unsanitary conditions (pests), plumbing issues, flooring problems, and door/window concerns.

Notably, a series of complaints in 2022 raised concerns about construction-related issues, including lead dust, window guard safety, and multiple construction complaints, though inspections generally found no violations. The building's maintenance history shows recurring issues with building access systems, as evidenced by multiple bell/buzzer/intercom complaints in 2021 and 2025. In 2021, numerous violations were documented in apartment 4H, including problems with wooden floors, plaster surfaces, and a pest infestation that required remediation.

The building has maintained an active compliance record with rodent inspections, passing all inspections from 2019 through 2025. Recent bedbug reports from 2022 to 2025 have shown no infestations, and the building's structural integrity has been addressed, with a 2022 violation noting vertical cracking in the exterior brick work that resulted in a fine. While the building has experienced various maintenance challenges over the years, recent inspections suggest improved conditions, particularly regarding pest control and bedbug management, with regular rodent inspections consistently passing since 2019.