166 Orchard Street, Manhattan, NY 10002
166 Orchard Street is a 6-story, 25-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1920, currently owned by Giesella Smilowitz in the Lower East Side neighborhood. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with complaints logged in both 2019 and 2024 that were classified as emergencies.
However, in both instances, Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) inspectors were unable to gain access to the apartments for verification. While there was a bedbug reporting violation in 2021 that was subsequently certified as corrected in April 2022, it's worth noting that the building has maintained a perfect record since then, with no reported infestations in the subsequent three years (2022-2024).
The property has undergone regular rodent inspections, passing inspections in 2023, 2024, and early 2025, though there were some concerns in 2022, specifically in March and April when rat activity was detected. The building has demonstrated good compliance with housing maintenance requirements, with no active violations other than the historical bedbug reporting issue, which appears to have been fully resolved. The consistent pattern of passed rodent inspections over the past three years suggests improved management of pest control, while the heat and hot water issues, though concerning, represent the primary maintenance challenges on record.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 25 |
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Year built | 1920 |
Total area | 9792 sq ft |
Floors | 6 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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