294 Broome Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

294 Broome Street is a 6-story, 8-unit residential building constructed in 2000, currently owned by Wei Lin. The building has experienced recurring elevator issues, with multiple complaints and violations related to the single device elevator system between 2020 and 2024, including a recent active violation from June 2024 regarding inoperative phone service and other elevator deficiencies resulting in a $655 penalty. There have been persistent intercom system problems, particularly noted in multiple HPD complaints in 2021-2022, culminating in a violation issued in April 2022 specifically concerning the intercom system in apartment 6A.

The building has also faced heat and hot water service concerns, with a complaint filed in April 2024, though HPD was unable to gain access to verify the conditions. Recent inspections have revealed a rat activity issue in 2024, with multiple bait applications documented between June and October 2024. The building has maintained a clean bedbug record over the past several years, with no reported infestations since 2019.

While there are several active violations regarding failure to file required inspections (including external low pressure inspections from 2018-2023 and a boiler inspection from 2017), these are administrative in nature and do not necessarily reflect current building conditions. Regular rodent inspections conducted recently indicate areas of concern, though the most recent initial inspection in June 2025 passed without issues. The building's maintenance record shows a mix of resolved and ongoing issues, with particular attention needed to the elevator system, pest control measures, and certain building systems that have required multiple tenant complaints for resolution.