148 Orchard Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

The 5-story, 19-unit New Law Tenement building at 148 Orchard Street, owned by Elizabeth Cipriano, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past several years. Most recently, in January 2025, there was a heat and hot water emergency complaint affecting the entire building, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the problem.

The building has a documented pattern of water-related issues, with multiple complaints about leaks including slow leaks in 2021 and heavy flow in 2023, along with associated mold problems. The third-floor apartment 5 in particular appears to have ongoing maintenance challenges, with multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations issued in late 2023 and early 2024, including problems with plastered surfaces, mold, water damage, and door functionality. Historical records indicate significant building concerns from 2018, including several Environmental Control Board violations related to occupancy and maintenance issues, such as an unpermitted rear deck and missing fire stopping in the boiler room, though some of these violations were later resolved.

The building's pest management history shows no bedbug infestations reported between 2019 and 2025, though there was one rodent activity incident noted in 2021 followed by bait application. Recent rodent inspections in 2022-2025 have generally resulted in passing grades, with the most recent inspection in March 2025 indicating compliance. The property has undergone regular HPD inspections and most recent complaints have been addressed through citation and violation processes, though the persistence of water and mold issues suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.