255 East Houston Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

The 13-story, 88-unit building at 255 East Houston Street, owned by Samy Mahfar and completed in 2017, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over its operation. Most notably, there have been recurring heating and hot water problems documented in 2019, 2020, and 2022, including one instance affecting the entire building. The building has also faced challenges with smoking violations, as evidenced by three complaints in November 2023, all of which were closed by Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

A mold issue was reported and investigated by HPD in September 2023, though no violations were found. The property has been subject to multiple violations regarding construction safety training requirements during its 2019 construction phase, with violations issued to both the owner and KSK Construction Group, though these were subsequently resolved. The building's maintenance history reveals a pattern of heating system problems during its early years, though more recent complaints have been less frequent. Between 2021 and 2023, the building has generally passed regular inspections for rodent presence, indicating improved pest management.

However, there have been recent bedbug reports in 2024-2025, with one unit infested and another eradicated according to the most recent filings. The Department of Buildings records show several dismissed violations in 2023 related to failure to file low pressure inspections, and the property has maintained a regular schedule of safety inspections. The building's construction phase in 2019 saw multiple complaints about illegal after-hours work, though most were found unsubstantiated upon inspection. Despite these various issues, many complaints have been promptly addressed and closed, and the building has received the necessary permits for ongoing maintenance and safety compliance.