40 Delancey Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

40 Delancey Street is a 16-story, 55-unit residential building constructed in 2005, currently owned by Laichung Yam. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, with particular concern over heating and water systems. Most notably, there were multiple heating/hot water complaints in late 2022, including one emergency call that was addressed by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

Apartment 12A has documented open violations from September 2022 regarding defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and a defective self-closing door mechanism, which remain unresolved as of October 2023. The building has also faced challenges with plumbing systems, evidenced by multiple water supply complaints in September 2022, though no violations were issued from these inspections. The property has accumulated several Department of Buildings (DOB) violations in recent years, primarily related to failure to file mandatory energy benchmarking reports, with active violations noted throughout 2023-2024.

In 2025, there were inspections regarding elevator safety devices and compliance tracking, with at least one violation served. The building's maintenance history shows periodic rodent control inspections, with mixed results, including some failed inspections for rat activity in late 2023. However, the building has maintained a clean record for bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in the last five years according to official HPD filings. While many previous violations have been resolved, there are several current open issues that suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding life safety systems such as fire detection equipment and door hardware compliance.