162 Ludlow Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

The six-story, 20-unit Old Law Tenement building at 162 Ludlow Street, constructed in 1900 and currently owned by Sheldon Chan, has experienced recurring issues with heat/hot water systems and pest management in recent years. Most notably, there was a cluster of heat/hot water complaints in late 2022, with multiple reports filed between November 9-13, 2022, and January 12-30, 2019, though inspections often found that heat and hot water had been restored by the time of their arrival.

The building has also faced rodent-related challenges, with the most recent complaint in September 2023 resulting in follow-up inspections that generally show either rat activity or violations, though a June 2025 inspection did pass. Additionally, there were three consecutive years (2019, 2020, and 2021) showing bedbug infestations requiring treatment, though recent annual filings (2022-2024) indicate no current infestations. The building's violation history reveals several maintenance and safety concerns, including multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations in 2018 related to safety notices and requirements for carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and window guards in public areas, as well as an ongoing issue with roof leaks affecting an apartment (5B).

The property has faced scrutiny regarding possible illegal hotel room conversions, with complaints filed in 2018 and 2020, though inspections found no violations. While the building has successfully completed multiple rodent inspections, the pattern of passing and failing inspections indicates an ongoing struggle with pest management. The most recent building-wide inspections conducted in 2024-2025 show improved conditions, with most recent inspections passing or being administratively closed as of June 2025.