167 Allen Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

167 Allen Street is a 5-story, 15-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1900, currently managed by 167-169 Allen St. H.d.f.c., Inc. The building has experienced persistent heat and hot water issues, with a notable pattern of complaints emerging during the winter months over recent years.

Most recently, in December 2024, there were two emergency complaints regarding heat and hot water issues affecting the entire building, with one complaint resulting in confirmation of corrected conditions, while the other encountered access issues for inspection. The building has a documented history of heat/hot water complaints dating back to 2019, with multiple reports of similar issues between 2019-2024, including both building-wide and apartment-specific problems. The property has received multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations in 2024, including two open violations related to self-closing doors in the laundry room and public areas, suggesting potential safety concerns. Previous years have seen consistent bedbug reporting requirements, with the most recent reports (2024 and 2022) indicating no infested units, though there were multiple open violation notices regarding bedbug reporting requirements in 2023-2024.

The building's plumbing systems have been the subject of complaints, with a water supply issue reported in July 2019, though no violations were issued following HPD inspection. Recent inspections have generally passed rodent control evaluations, with only two instances of rat activity noted in 2023 (March and April), though subsequent rodent inspections in 2024 and 2025 have shown improved results. The building's egress system was inspected in January 2022 with no violations found at the time. These consistent maintenance and compliance issues suggest ongoing challenges with building systems and maintenance, particularly during seasonal transitions.