77 Allen Street, Manhattan, NY 10002
Located in New York's Lower East Side, 77 Allen Street is a 9-story, 9-unit former tenement building constructed in 1920, currently owned by Betty Chan. The building has experienced several recurring safety issues, most notably with window guards, as evidenced by three separate emergency complaints in early 2024. These incidents followed a pattern of similar safety complaints dating back to at least 2022, though inspections did not result in any violations being issued.
The property has faced various regulatory challenges, including multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations regarding bedbug reporting requirements between 2021 and 2024, as well as serious concerns about building safety in December 2022 when violations were issued for an obstructed fire escape, unauthorized HVAC units, and blocked stairway access, resulting in fines totaling $5,000. More recent Department of Buildings activity includes closed complaints in 2023 related to potential illegal hotel room usage and work without permits, though inspectors reportedly encountered access issues during these investigations. The building has maintained a good rodent control record, passing multiple inspections between 2019 and 2025.
A review of bedbug reporting from 2021 through mid-2025 shows consistent compliance with no reported infestations. While the building's age and history suggest typical urban maintenance challenges, recent enforcement actions indicate ongoing regulatory oversight of safety and compliance issues. The most recent developments suggest improved adherence to bedbug reporting requirements, with no violations recorded since 2024, and consistent passing results in rodent inspections, though the window guard issues in early 2024 represented a notable safety concern.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 9 |
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Year built | 1920 |
Total area | 7930 sq ft |
Floors | 9 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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