249 Broome Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

249 Broome Street is a 7-story, 33-unit Old Law Tenement building located in Manhattan's Lower East Side, built in 1920 and currently owned by M&M Broome Street LLC. The property has experienced recurring issues with building systems maintenance, particularly regarding heating and hot water, with multiple complaints received and requiring intervention from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) in 2022-2025, including emergency responses. There have been several plumbing-related complaints, particularly concerning radiators in late 2024, which resulted in multiple HPD inspections where access was reportedly not granted.

The building's infrastructure issues have also extended to the exterior, with an Environmental Control Board violation from 2022 citing spalling masonry and deterioration on the facade's upper floors, and another violation from 2021 regarding various plumbing safety concerns, though both violations were resolved with fines. More recently, in 2025, the building has shown improved compliance with pest control measures, with rodent inspections passing in June 2025, though there were indications of rat activity requiring bait application in late 2024. The building has had some health and safety concerns, including a food poisoning complaint in March 2025 that was deemed isolated by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and various unsanitary condition complaints.

A notable positive aspect is the consistent tracking of bedbug reports since 2019, which have shown zero infestation cases in all annual reports. The building's ownership has maintained regular inspection and response protocols, as evidenced by multiple service requests and inspections, though there have been challenges with gaining access during some inspections. Recent inspections in 2025 have shown ongoing attention to rodent control, with multiple bait applications and compliance inspections, suggesting active management of pest-related issues. The property has also faced some administrative challenges, as indicated by a 2023 violation for failure to file a required external low-pressure inspection.