185 East Houston Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

185 East Houston Street is a 5-story, 31-unit old law tenement building constructed in 1900 and currently owned by Stephane Ifrah. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past two years, with the most recent concerns including an open complaint regarding unsanitary garbage/recycling storage conditions (since February 2025) and multiple heat/hot water-related complaints in early 2025, two of which required HPD intervention and violations were issued.

In 2023 and 2024, the building faced several other notable issues, including a pest infestation complaint (July 2023), water supply problems (May 2023), and concerns related to food establishment inspections from DOHMH, though most of these were resolved or administratively closed. The building's history shows some concerning patterns, particularly with heat/hot water issues appearing frequently in early 2025 and a rodent inspection failure in February 2025, though subsequent inspections in March 2025 passed. The property has maintained its bedbug compliance requirements in recent filings, with 2023-2024 showing zero infested units, following one instance in 2022-2023 where one unit required eradication.

The building's maintenance record suggests ongoing challenges with basic services and sanitation, particularly regarding heating systems and waste management, though many past complaints have been addressed. The property has undergone periodic rodent inspections, with mixed results over the years, including a rat activity detection in July 2022. While some infrastructure issues have been promptly addressed, as indicated by the relatively quick closure of many complaints, the recent pattern of heating system problems and garbage storage issues raises concerns about consistent maintenance practices.