142 Ludlow Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

142 Ludlow Street is a 6-story, 20-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Michael Slavin. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues over recent years, particularly in 2024 and 2025, with multiple tenant complaints regarding plumbing (bathtub/shower), appliances (electric/gas range), and indoor air quality. Several emergency maintenance issues were documented in 2024, including concerns about water leaks, mold, and wall conditions, though inspections generally found no violations.

The building's systems have faced challenges, as evidenced by multiple elevator-related complaints in 2021-2022, resulting in ECB violations for elevator machine access and jerking during operation, which remain active with associated penalties. HVAC equipment maintenance has also been problematic, with boiler violations recorded in 2021-2022, including issues with an unregistered Weil-McLain unit and missing safety components, though some related violations were resolved. The building has maintained good rodent control, passing all recent inspections from 2022 through 2025, and there have been no reported bedbug infestations in recent years, with the most recent reports showing zero affected units. The property has a history of documented maintenance issues that require attention to building systems and resident comforts.

While many complaints have been addressed through inspections and repairs, including water-related issues in common areas and individual units, there are notable recent concerns about accessibility for inspections and consistent maintenance response communication. The building was cited for multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations regarding annual bedbug reporting requirements in 2021-2024, though recent filings indicate compliance with zero reported infestations. The elevator and boiler systems have been particular areas of focus for both tenant complaints and regulatory violations, with ongoing violations as of 2022-2023. The most recent 311 service requests from March 2025 regarding plumbing and appliance issues were marked closed due to lack of access for inspection, highlighting potential communication challenges between tenants and management regarding maintenance follow-up procedures.